[ranger04]

OK here is the deal. I have a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50, has about 11,250 miles on it and most of them are highway miles. Dont really run the crap outta the bike but now and then the throttle grip turns more than I normally would but it no way is this bike abused. Anyways to the point.
About a week ago I noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine-figured great, valves are loose (odd seens I just checked them before riding season, about 9K or 10K miles). But the more I listen to it the more I dont think its the valves, I have heard the valves loose and dont think thats it. I think its something else internal of the engine. My brother believes it may be the cam chain tensioner going bad.
Its more noticable when first started up, when going down the road you cant hear it, but if you sit next to it and listen at idle you can hear the ticking-its not normal, and the ticking matches the RPM, more RPM the louder/faster the ticking.
I plan on taking it to a dealer to get an opinion-lets hear what all you experts have to say so I may have some idea of what the dealer may say

Thanks for the help guys