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Hi folks, as above, lately I've noticed my engine makes a ticking sound that gets louder when I've ridden a few miles. I know V-twins are noisy motors, but the ticking does get louder the warmer the engine is. Doesn't seem to be affecting performance at the mo. Is it just the valves opening and closing or could I be looking at something more serious?

If it's just a regular ticking that speeds up when you rev, then it's your tappets working. If it sounds like a sewing machine on speed, then you may want to check their adjustment.

Check your valve clearances.

Ticking is normal.

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Ok cheers guys, that's put my mind at ease!

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