Tapping

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:40 am

I was wondering if anyone had the same problem as me. Basically ive just had the valve clearences done and my bike is still making a slight tapping noise, it happens mainly when youve got it stuck at 4k its not noticable when you crank it open a bit more but it dont sound as if its meant to be doing it. Its done 20k miles but has been looked after, i got the cam chains replaced along with the tensioners about 1k ago and now the valve clearences have been done. I thought it might be the carbs out of balance but dont know if this would cause the engine to tap, i think it might because one piston would be firing faster than the other if they were out of sync?? Anyway if anyone out there has any ideas please let me know.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:27 am

Come on people, no replies yet

stormy 1 · Post by **stormy 1** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:41 pm

Hi mate
Tapping could be alot of things but if the carbs are out it can be very noisey.It will sound like the top end has gone if its carbs.Also if the timing is out it could be pinking,this is more noticable under load.
Hope this info is helpful

,oh and by the way i noticed that theres hardly any body around on the forum at the moment

! just hope it gets better

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all the best stormy

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:54 pm

Yeah its definatley a top end tapping, the cam timing has just been done so it cant be that, that only leaves the carbs. HHHMMM i just need to get me hands on some vacuum gauges.

delmeekc · Post by **delmeekc** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 12:21 am

before you go and get some gauges check that you have a spigot to connect to the front cylinder, you can see it on the right if you look just to the right of the inlet rubber, if if not there there is an M5 allen bolt in the hole. just order the same as there rear which is definately in as it used as a vacuum take-off for the fuel tap. If your unsure pop round and I'll take a look, PM me and I've give ya me phone number

Del.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 2:11 am

Right ive balanced the carbs and given the bike a full service. In the last 2 weeks its had the valves adjusted, the cam timing done, oil filter, oil, sparks and a new air filter (not that an airfilter would cause it to tap) and the wombles (sorry to swear) is still tapping slightly, i think ive narrowed this down to a worn out set of clutch plates but dont know if them being worn would cause the bike to tap. I dont think its bearings because in my experience they have caused a whiring sound instead of a tapping. Anyway if someone could comment id really apreciate it as its starting to wind me up ever so slightly.

Regards

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:06 am

Wow!!, it seems to me you have just about covered everything,
so i suppose a timely leaf out of waynes book of motorcycle repairs is in order

ah hem! have you tried fitting ear plugs and singing,la,la,la,la,im not listening....there problem solved no more tapping

ok,ok, sorry i know... if ive nothing helpful to say i will just get back in my box

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 9:12 am

:-) hehe, saying that yesterday i brought myself some ear plugs and couldnt hear a thing

WayneM · Post by **WayneM** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:45 pm

hahahaha!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:42 pm

Right, after speaking with Steve last night i reckon its the carb slides causing the tapping, now me being the tart i am want to replace them :-) I dont suppose anyone knows if Honda do these parts seperatley or weather you have to buy the whole carb which im not planning on doing.

stormy 1 · Post by **stormy 1** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:51 pm

If your going to spend that kind of money go and get some race cans then you wont hear the little tapping noise

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Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Jul 26, 2003 6:18 pm

That kind of money? I cant see carb slides being that expensive, even if they are im sure i could pick up some carbs off a low mileage storm for about 45 quid. Oh and ive already brought race cans :-)

stormy 1 · Post by **stormy 1** » Sat Jul 26, 2003 11:08 pm

So how is it you can still hear it then!

.I know your a perfectionest and that my friend can be a very expensive habit

.Jokes aside are you sure its the sliders and not just clutch rumble and is it running ok if so why change them

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