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XJ550 noise
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I am new to the bike world, and I recently purchased an 82 xj500 maxim. The bike runs great and has lots of power, but at low engine speed it makes a noise. Being an automotive mechanic for five or so years it sounds like an upper end noise, maybe timing chain or valve noise.
My question is, is this a normal noise and is this something I should worry about?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
XJ550 noise
in Naked
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I live near Rochester NY.
As far as records go, I know the bike sat for a few years and has not been ridden in winters, It has 27,000 or so miles on it so I assume it needs the valves adjusted.
I've read up on adjusting the valves, and it doesn't seem too bad, but I can't find anywhere to get the special tool to hold the valve down to adjust it, does anyone know where to get the tool?