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Old 05-11-2004, 10:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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Default Newbie 2004 gsxr600, needs help

recently bought brand new gsxr 600
bike runs great.
only one problem...

when bike is first started,
engine makes a loud tapping noise
it sounds like a valve chattering.
Once the engine warms up it stops making the noise.
Should I be concerned.
Is this noise typical of a new bike?
Is this typical of a new gsxr?

Need advice from fellow gsxr or anyone who has experienced this.