Clatter sound in the motor when I kick start.

[Deeter]

first off, Its a 79 xs650 and when I kick over the bike with the kickstart I has a clatter sound. It sounds like its possibly the timing. But it will start fine and button start and it runs great, I had tried to see if I hear anything while it runs but shes loud and I gots no mufflers, Yet.. anyway, if anyone has had the same issue please chime in..

P.S. the bike has good compression, equal in both cyl.

thanks for take the time to read this..

 

[jayel]

pull the right side (opposite of points cover) cam end cover off, if your advance mechanism isn't busted up and flopping around in there, there is nothing in the timing to make any noise

 

[Deeter]

ok, thanks. I thought maybe the tensioner, or the guide? I will check it tonight.

 

[retiredgentleman]

Check to see if the camchain tensioner "damper" is missing. It was missing on my bike and made a bit of a chattering noise on start up. I replaced it and noise was gone.Its just a copper washer.