Ticking sound on new C50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

bencruiser · 06-11-2005, 04:01 PM

I have about 200 miles on my C50 and at about 40 miles i noticed a ticking sound that comes from the engine... it seems to be a constant ticking no matter what speed or RPM i am at - i asked the mechanic person about it and said it was normal - but i just don't seem to remember for the first 40 miles - does anyone else have this? this is my first twin so not sure if it's a twin thing... it kinda annoys me as i get fixated on it..

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trini0 · 06-12-2005, 02:13 AM

I've heard that this is normal for the C50...

**Louis** · 06-12-2005, 10:15 AM

Got a similar ticking sound on my SV, the mechanic told me it was the injectors.

tlwisner · 06-12-2005, 06:46 PM

It is normal engine noise for the C50 and the Volusia. Your valve adjustment at the initial service may change the sound.

myturn · 06-14-2005, 10:16 PM

I have about 130 miles on mine and i am hearing a ticking noise as well. I was hoping on the 600 mile serivce they take care of it.

fjm3rd · 06-14-2005, 11:09 PM

I have ticking in mine also and I'm at 2100 miles.

mr_resistible · 06-15-2005, 05:31 PM

Mine was ticking too and after the valve adjustment it was better.

ChicsterMG · 06-15-2005, 06:26 PM

My C50 is ticking, too. 250 miles and going.

bat4255 · 06-15-2005, 06:27 PM

Some ticking is better than no ticking. Usually a sign tappits need to be adjusted.

No worries

06-11-2005, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
bencruiser Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Ticking sound on new C50 I have about 200 miles on my C50 and at about 40 miles i noticed a ticking sound that comes from the engine... it seems to be a constant ticking no matter what speed or RPM i am at - i asked the mechanic person about it and said it was normal - but i just don't seem to remember for the first 40 miles - does anyone else have this? this is my first twin so not sure if it's a twin thing... it kinda annoys me as i get fixated on it.. b

06-12-2005, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	I've heard that this is normal for the C50... __________________ Ride to Work, Work to Ride

06-12-2005, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Got a similar ticking sound on my SV, the mechanic told me it was the injectors. __________________ Louis

06-12-2005, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	It is normal engine noise for the C50 and the Volusia. Your valve adjustment at the initial service may change the sound. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-15-2005, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	Mine was ticking too and after the valve adjustment it was better. __________________ ]

06-14-2005, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
myturn In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: '05 C50T Location: right dab in the middle of OK Posts: 128	I have about 130 miles on mine and i am hearing a ticking noise as well. I was hoping on the 600 mile serivce they take care of it.

06-14-2005, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
fjm3rd Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: c50 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 98	I have ticking in mine also and I'm at 2100 miles.

06-15-2005, 06:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	My C50 is ticking, too. 250 miles and going. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

06-15-2005, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 29,100 miles as of 10-20-08 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 663	Some ticking is better than no ticking. Usually a sign tappits need to be adjusted. No worries

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