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    Right side ticking

    Yeah, I have Checked all of that. Has the damper and it is adjusted correctly. I wish That’s what it was. Lol
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    Right side ticking

    Alright, I know This is discussed a ton, and everyone says it’s pretty normal but it drives me nuts to think it might be something wrong. I just Want to ride this thing knowing it isn’t hurting itself. Lol. So I have Done everything, pulled the motor, replaced timing chain, both the guide and...
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    Well got the valves out tonight, and the intakes are great, but both exhaust valves show significant wear, and have play in both guides. Not sure if that is normal or not.
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    Alright thanks. It isn't raised as far as i can tell.
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    Alright so I have The 60 mm, so you are right I should have the small copper washer. I think I was Excited to think I found The issue. But it does look like somebody at one point had the washer on the wrong side of the spring because there is an indent ion that is about the exact size of the...
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    Well, I feel like an idiot. lol. I took apart the tensioner bolt and spring assembly a bunch of times, and make sure that it had the brass washer that everyone is always missing, but completely missed the fact that it didn't have the rubber damper in between the bolt and spring. So ordering that...
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    I think it was half the rpm but honestly can't be too sure. I plan on just doing the big bore kit while it's apart so I will check all that. I am assuming that it has to do with the rockers or something in the top end, since I used the ol screwdriver to the ear method and it's definitely coming...
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    1980 XS650 right side engine knocking

    So I just Recently got a mint xs650. Only issue is a knock on the right side when idling and under throttle. Just tore the engine down and cam chain guides are fine. Valve lash was set .003 on intake, and .006 on exhaust and no change. I have No idea what else it could be. I regret Pulling the...
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