Top End Noise

smiles79

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So I just adjusted my cam chain tension and set my valves on my '75. I hear this noise coming from the top end. Seems to go away off idle. Granted, that may just be because the bike is louder. It sounds a bit worse in the video, but it is still concerning. Any ideas what it is? Thanks!

 
That's the infamous top-end "clinking". May not be getting enuff oil up there, valve lash may be off, or worse. Had a thread on here recently with similar issue, owner found ground-up cam lobes and rocker pads. Try searches on top end oiling...
 
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