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TAPPINGNOISE #598475 09/26/2019 11:47 AM
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 4 duster440 OP Complete Newb
OP duster440 Complete Newb Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 4	2003 BONNEVILLE AMERICA 13K MILES. SAT 8 YEARS. GOT RUNNING NICELY,B UT ARE THE TRIUMPH ENGINES TYPICALLY LOUDER THEN OTHER MOTORCYCLES., HEAR TAPPING AND SO ON. VALVE ADJUSTMENT ? AND IF SO HOW INVOLVED IS IT. NOTE:HAVE ADDED 1 QWUART OF OIL BUT HAVE NOT CHANGED WITH FILTER YETS.

Re: TAPPINGNOISE duster440 #598476 09/26/2019 4:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,735 Likes: 7 St Louis MO roadworthy Should be Riding
roadworthy Should be Riding Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,735 Likes: 7 St Louis MO	they are generally noisy motors, ticking is normal Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.

Re: TAPPINGNOISE roadworthy #598477 09/26/2019 7:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA	Plus at 13,000 it;s due for it's first valve adjustment. Not too bad to do if you are mechanically inclined. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: TAPPINGNOISE The_Dog33 #598478 09/26/2019 8:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 797 Likes: 17 Lafayette, Indiana USA BillyIndiana 3/4 Throttle
BillyIndiana 3/4 Throttle Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 797 Likes: 17 Lafayette, Indiana USA	Yup that is normal. Some say it is part of the charm. Louder pipes can cover most of it. Most maybe Road Rash Heals. Freckles Grow Back. Ride

Re: TAPPINGNOISE duster440 #598479 09/27/2019 4:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,271 Likes: 17 Tennessee mikemm03 Saddle Sore
mikemm03 Saddle Sore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,271 Likes: 17 Tennessee	Fresh oil change will help It's not speeding till you get pulled over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqa1s4jhkQ8

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