maxim
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posted March 25, 2008 05:39 PM
Valves
I only have 400 mil. on my bike, but i hear valves ticking sound, is that normal? My last bike was a 600 katana )) when i started to hear that nois, i was told to adjust my valves. Is this the same case?
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NinjaNick
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posted March 25, 2008 05:51 PM
Valves should NEVER need adjusted at 400miles. That's insane. Maybe 12k or 15k. If it's under warranty take it to your dealer and have them listen to it and tell them you want it fixed if it's not normal. If they say it's normal, have them start a new 10 right next to yours and see if it does it. If it doesn't then they're full of shit and you need to make them fix it. 
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NinjaNick
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posted March 25, 2008 05:52 PM
Change your oil too if you haven't already.
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maxim
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posted March 26, 2008 06:07 PM
yea its about tht time to change it. I hope its normal, i hate having issues with the brand new bike
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NinjaNick
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posted March 28, 2008 10:49 PM
Keep us updated with this because I'm curious what you find or what they say; or if it's nothing at all.
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GUNNER
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posted March 30, 2008 10:22 AM
Well............................. GET USE TO IT ! The 10R is one loud noise making BITCH!! There's nothing wrong with yours so don't worry.. It's about that mileage that the noise starts.. She's just getting loosened up.. The real noise is when you twist the loud handle to the peg and point that bitch 
ENJOY !
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westwood
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posted March 30, 2008 07:38 PM
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Well............................. GET USE TO IT ! The 10R is one loud noise making BITCH!!
lol!!! Yessir
but once you start usin the synth oil its a lil smoother!
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psycho1122
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posted March 31, 2008 05:53 AM
Your valve clearances are most likely on the loose side of spec. On Modern KHI's engines, loose is good (not too loose) and quiet means time to check clearances. Too tight and the valves could hang open enough to start bleeding off combustion pressure.
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Evil Kaw
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posted April 02, 2008 03:32 PM
Have any of you ridden an Italian bike?!? NOW that is a loud bizzitch. The Kaw is silent in comparo
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maxim
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posted April 06, 2008 02:33 PM
I talked to a mech. in Cycles USA, he said the same, get used to it its just a loud bike. I kinda did, now time to get used to the speed it has lol
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TedG
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posted April 13, 2008 08:49 PM
The valves will tighten up a bit and the ticking should diminish. But not to worry it will be replaced by the noisy cam chain. Ride it and be happy, it's rawness is part of the appeal.
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ianred1
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posted June 28, 2008 06:10 AM
my o5 10r with 10000 miles still sounds awesome, sounds like a jet engine when you hit the throttle, pulling air in . A noisy bike i dont think so, A SUZUKI is a noisy bike chattering and rattling and will make u think twice about every buying one, a busa is the quitest of the bunch of zuks but is still noisy.
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tigger
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posted June 29, 2008 03:54 PM
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I only have 400 mil. on my bike, but i hear valves ticking sound, is that normal? My last bike was a 600 katana )) when i started to hear that nois, i was told to adjust my valves. Is this the same case?
It should go away after warm up. It would'nt be a bad idea to check your oil level.
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