Wot's this noise then? Noob question....

OdysseusXS

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Hey all who read this, I'm starting to notice this slapping sound coming from the right front area. As I accelerate the slapping noise gets more pronounced, it fades a bit as the bike gets to running temp. Now I know that I have set myself up for a few jokes about the mysterious 'slapping' sound but I have a baseless feeling that its the cam chain guide, can anyone confirm?

Cheers,
 
The best and easiest way to set/check the cam chain is with the engine idling. That way you can hear if your adjusting is doing anything for that noise. Set the adjuster so the rod bobs in and out about 1 to 2mm. If the rod doesn't move at all, you've set it too tight. If it bounces in and out more than that couple MM's, it's too loose.
 
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