Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

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Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

Post by BBB » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:36 pm

Hello
Bike is making a noticeable ticking noise when running, though it's not that noticable on tick over. It sounds like it's coming from the right hand side but still need to sounding stick it to check.

The bike has only done 15k, but I can't vouch for how well it's been maintained.
Is the TRX known for weak camchain tensioners??

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Re: Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

Post by Mincehead » Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:24 pm

Not to my knowledge BBB,cobba`s recently had his re-shimmed and checked over and his camchain tensioner and blades were still ok at about 69,000 miles(if I remember correctly),I`m sure he`ll confirm that.
But yes,poor maintenance can lead to issues on anything mechanical,so it is possible.
Get that cam cover off and check things out if you`re really concerned. :wink:
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Re: Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

Post by Greg » Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:38 pm

Have you checked your oil level ..? :lol:
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Re: Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

Post by Killerwhale » Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:23 am

BBB wrote:Hello
Bike is making a noticeable ticking noise when running, though it's not that noticable on tick over. It sounds like it's coming from the right hand side but still need to sounding stick it to check.

The bike has only done 15k, but I can't vouch for how well it's been maintained.
Is the TRX known for weak camchain tensioners??

Thanks
BBB
Ticking sounds as valves to me....

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Re: Engine ticking - Camchain tensioner??

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:00 am

Yes thats correct,52,000k's when bought and 98,000km and camchain tensioner and blades where fine, but replaced chain.. But then I always had regular oil changes 3 to 4,oookm and didnt mind givin it a fist full and runnin it into the red when ever the oportunity arrose :lol: :lol: Says a lot for clean oil and filter ...(i was always one for the beleif of why put clean oil thro a dirty filter too)
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