Engine knock

[Stey]

This is my first post, so thanks in advance for all information.
I recently bought a VTR with very very low miles, the bike had been stored for a long period.
The bike had a recent service and the carbs have been cleaned and balanced.
The bike has been running perfect.
However tonight I took it about 10 miles down the motorway, as I pulled off I heard a knocking sound.
The noise was from the top end, I thought the cams or tappets had gone or maybe starved of oil.
I took a slow route home and the bike rode faultless, and once home the knocking had stopped.
Would I need to take any action or do people feel it's ok to ride as normal.
Ta Stey

[tony.mon]

Has it had manual cam chain tensioners or a stopper modification?
If on the originals it maybe that they are not self-adjusting consistently.
I take it that the oil level is ok?

[jchesshyre]

And where are you based? If you're near someone on here who knows these bikes well they might be able to have a look/listen to yours for you.

[grumpyfrog]

How long was it knocking for, must admit they all put out some odd knocks every now and again.
Welcome aboard by the way.

[alanfjones1411]

Could it be the normal carb farts ?
By the way welcome to the forum.

[Pete.L]

or a sticky shim bucket, if it hasn't been used in a while?

[Stey]

Hi thanks very much for replys
After much reading late last night it is proberbly CCT problem it has the original ones fitted
And yes it would be great to meet up with local VTR owners i would appreciate that
I live in the Orrell area of Wigan
Please get in touch

[jchesshyre]

Have sent you a PM.

[BrianC]

Hello stey

Couple of us up in the leyland area.

I have done two installations of the mcct on my bikes and assisted my local buddy with his so if he can help im close

Brian

[Stey]

Hello stey

Couple of us up in the leyland area.

I have done two installations of the mcct on my bikes and assisted my local buddy with his so if he can help im close

Brian

Hi BrianC I really appreciate that I will be in touch
I am away at the weekend, but no rush now the weather turned bad
Which manual CCT are the ones to use

Also thanks for the PM messages I am unable to message you back due to being new on here

[BrianC]

No problem mate

I have used different mcct - ade whitemarsh does good ones

Get back to me