Engine tapping noise

[Scott24]

Hi, I'm new on here so here goes lol

I've just bought my first 98 plate vtr with 7700 miles !
Been out 3 times and noticed a tapping noise but it's intermittent ,
It's gone now but at the time it was loud ! Any info on this would be much appreciated thanks

[Wicky]

Greetings

Have the chain and sprockets been replaced since new or adjusted?

If you have a dangly maladjusted chain it can rub along the left link pipe.

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[Scott24]

Hi
It's not the chain as it's on its stand , sounds like it's around engine casing area
But can't be certain it's whereabouts

[ebenviljoen]

Is it when the engine is cold? And does it have manual or automatic cam chain tensioners?

[VTRDark]

Does the noise disappear when you pull the clutch lever in. We need more info or a sound clip to help here as noises are very difficult to diagnose over the internet.

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[Scott24]

I was out for around 30 mins then it started but 5 mins later it stopped then came back again
Original ccts as far as I'm aware I will record tomorrow if it starts again

[ebenviljoen]

Mate get ur ccts done, or for time being do the stopper mod. There are step by srep instructions on here. Stopper mod is easy and quick if u dont have money or time to fit manuals. Thats what i would have done. Im sure one of the experts will give you more info on other potential causes

[magnum]

Hi scott there is issues with auto cct's wise to do stopper mod or manual conversation.
Sounds like you have a good low mileage bike.
Welcome from Suffolk where you from mate.

[ebenviljoen]

I will also add that mine started to make a knocking noise when starting cold, then heard it when warm so changed my cct's. Since then ive never heard it again. My bike only done 11k, full service history and is 01 plate. I know doing full conversion is time consuming and the cost of tensionetd, plus no riding till you get them. Do a stopper mod and know your safe

[Scott24]

The stopper mod looks like a must for now !
I'm from Hull Yorkshire
Loving the vtr by the way and not even got proper acquainted with her yet , bring on dry sunny days

[adyf]

Hi mate ,stopper mod is ok but by the time you have done that you could of fitted manuals nearly,pm bazza he has some I think ,if you fancy a rideout give me a shout pm me for me mobile no. I live near goole so not far ,also get your name down for the Yorkshire run ,see runs etc,you will have a great time and meet loads of members ,some better than others(southerners) lol.

[Scott24]

Sounds good , gunna plan to do ccts myself but how do I get these manuals off bazza ?? How much are they ??
Does anyone know why only 1 of my cans is on a strange angle ??

[Wicky]

Sounds good , gunna plan to do ccts myself but how do I get these manuals off bazza ?? How much are they ??

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Does anyone know why only 1 of my cans is on a strange angle ??

Loosen the bolts supporting the link pipes and silencer and jiggle it to how you want it, then tighten up.

Has it been crashed at some point?

[Scott24]

Will try adjusting thanks , no no report of crash damage plus I've seen another one with opposite can on angle

[Scott24]

Exhaust straight now , rear foot peg bracket was slightly bent pushing the exhaust inwards , quick bend out wards and exhaust looks sweet !!