funny sound on start up
Hi I have started hearing a tapping sound when first firing up in the mornings.I heard somewhere to use a thinner oil in the colder months so the oil rises quicker in the engine.
I put in some valvoline SAE 15w-40 but can still hear the tapping..the bike is still running well ( can anyone Help ) Thanks Tom:confused: 2009 KLX 250's |
Sounds like valves to me.
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Sounds like timing chain noise. There are a million posts here on the subject. Just try the search feature and you will find them.
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Originally Posted by Brieninsac
(Post 472062)
Sounds like valves to me.
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More than likely timing chain
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My bike has a very apparent tapping, pretty sure it's the KACR...
I have a Krieger tensioner. It totally disappears above 1500rpm maybe a bit lower, but when idling, it's apparent. |
Most likely to be cam chain. I bet the tapping sound comes up between 5k-6k rpm, as well, right?
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Originally Posted by Burnout Hog
(Post 472061)
Hi I have started hearing a tapping sound when first firing up in the mornings.I heard somewhere to use a thinner oil in the colder months so the oil rises quicker in the engine.
I put in some valvoline SAE 15w-40 but can still hear the tapping..the bike is still running well ( can anyone Help ) Thanks Tom:confused: 2009 KLX 250's WOW. What oil DID you have in there before you went to the thinner 15-40? The manual calls for 10-40. |
I thought the Cam Chain made most of its noise after 5000 rpm. Does the valve noise tapping decrease as the bike gets warmed up? Mine did that when I got it out this year. It seemed to lessen the more I rode it. I had the valves checked less than 500 miles ago. I am using the proper oil though.
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my 2009 klx250s/sf manual recommends:
sae 20w-50 for 0 to 40+ degrees celsius sae 20w-40 for 0 to 40 degrees celsius sae 10w-50 for -10 to 40+ degrees celsius sae 10w-40 for -10 to 40 degrees celsius sae 10w-30 for -10 to 30 degrees celsius
Originally Posted by whyzee
(Post 472099)
WOW. What oil DID you have in there before you went to the thinner 15-40? The manual calls for 10-40.
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