HELP! Whats the ticking noise....!!!
Help!
I have a 2004 St1300 ABS with 4500 miles...Ive noticed a tick tick ticking sound when the engine is warmed up and running at idle..Its not very loud. You cant hear it with a helmet on. It also appears to be louder on the left side. If I slowly increase the rpms, the ticking increases in speed and at about 2500 rpm begins to skip some ticks and then disappears altogether. I dropped by a local dealership in Ft Lauderdale. The mechanic didnt appear to know for sure what it was..He was guessing a leak in the exhaust or loose cam chain tensioner. The next day I dropped by the Big delaership down there to get a second opinion. Heres where it gets interesting. The service guy at the desk listens to it and tells me he had the same sound on his 2003 ST. He said its the water pump chain and not to worry its normal..I dont know ...I dont remember hearing this ticking when the bike was newer...Does anyone else have this ticking and have a guess as to what it is?????Thanks
Help!
I have a 2004 St1300 ABS with 4500 miles...Ive noticed a tick tick ticking sound when the engine is warmed up and running at idle..Its not very loud. You cant hear it with a helmet on. It also appears to be louder on the left side. If I slowly increase the rpms, the ticking increases in speed and at about 2500 rpm begins to skip some ticks and then disappears altogether. I dropped by a local dealership in Ft Lauderdale. The mechanic didnt appear to know for sure what it was..He was guessing a leak in the exhaust or loose cam chain tensioner. The next day I dropped by the Big delaership down there to get a second opinion. Heres where it gets interesting. The service guy at the desk listens to it and tells me he had the same sound on his 2003 ST. He said its the water pump chain and not to worry its normal..I dont know ...I dont remember hearing this ticking when the bike was newer...Does anyone else have this ticking and have a guess as to what it is?????Thanks