Ticking Noise

BlackCat04 · April 4th, 2019, 12:55 PM

To cut it short: I got smacked by a big-ass truck last Friday. I *just now* came home with my bike. The guy who hit me let me keep the bike at his house. I ordered new parts, replaced them, and here I am. I still have a few things to fix, but no biggie.

I can't help but notice that there is a very audible ticking sound coming from my bike, which wasn't there before the accident. I know for a flaming fact that it isn't the valves. Could it possibly be the cam chain tensioner? Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks. ฅ(＾・ω・＾ฅ)

DannoXYZ · April 4th, 2019, 02:19 PM

Welcome to Ninjette!

sorry to hear about your collision.

Where was bike hit?
What was damaged and what parts have been replaced?
Does the ticking vary with RPM?

CCT may be involved, but issues with it tend to be rattles.
Might want to inspect starter-clutch and ring-gear.
Look at clutch and basket on other side.

BlackCat04 · April 4th, 2019, 06:11 PM

I mean, it's a *definite* rattling noise. I cleaned the cam chain tensioner and have yet to start him back up, because I'm currently painting the gas tank over again. The cam chain tensioner hasn't been touched since '04 -- right when the bike came out of the factory. I'll likely reply tomorrow, or the day after, of what the results are.

Now, as far as the clutch and whatnot goes: I've yet to crack open the housing that holds everything in. I'm starting with the little stuff. Know what I mean? Everything that was replaced has been minor stuff. Nothing major.

BlackCat04 · April 5th, 2019, 11:14 AM

Solved: It was the cam chain tensioner.

Thanks. ฅ(＾・ω・＾ฅ)

April 4th, 2019, 12:55 PM	#1
BlackCat04 MC Pee Pants Name: Bodhi Location: Try to find me. Join Date: Mar 2019 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F custom, 2008 Ninja 650R Posts: 21	Ticking Noise To cut it short: I got smacked by a big-ass truck last Friday. I just now came home with my bike. The guy who hit me let me keep the bike at his house. I ordered new parts, replaced them, and here I am. I still have a few things to fix, but no biggie. I can't help but notice that there is a very audible ticking sound coming from my bike, which wasn't there before the accident. I know for a flaming fact that it isn't the valves. Could it possibly be the cam chain tensioner? Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks. ฅ(＾・ω・＾ฅ)

April 4th, 2019, 02:19 PM	#2
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Welcome to Ninjette! sorry to hear about your collision. Where was bike hit? What was damaged and what parts have been replaced? Does the ticking vary with RPM? CCT may be involved, but issues with it tend to be rattles. Might want to inspect starter-clutch and ring-gear. Look at clutch and basket on other side. Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; April 4th, 2019 at 06:49 PM.

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April 4th, 2019, 06:11 PM	#3
BlackCat04 MC Pee Pants Name: Bodhi Location: Try to find me. Join Date: Mar 2019 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F custom, 2008 Ninja 650R Posts: 21	I mean, it's a definite rattling noise. I cleaned the cam chain tensioner and have yet to start him back up, because I'm currently painting the gas tank over again. The cam chain tensioner hasn't been touched since '04 -- right when the bike came out of the factory. I'll likely reply tomorrow, or the day after, of what the results are. Now, as far as the clutch and whatnot goes: I've yet to crack open the housing that holds everything in. I'm starting with the little stuff. Know what I mean? Everything that was replaced has been minor stuff. Nothing major.

April 5th, 2019, 11:14 AM	#4
BlackCat04 MC Pee Pants Name: Bodhi Location: Try to find me. Join Date: Mar 2019 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F custom, 2008 Ninja 650R Posts: 21	Solved: It was the cam chain tensioner. Thanks. ฅ(＾・ω・＾ฅ)