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    HELLLP (Odd Clicking sound)

    1979 xs1100 special

    Just but it back together after replacing rings, pistons and etc. Had is running rough, would not ideal. Then it began to make a metalic CLICK, CLICK, sound every time the cams turned. I'm having a hard time isolating the sound. any ideas

    Teck (I really want to be riding not fixing)
    Tim Lowe
    "Teck"
    1979 xs1100 Special
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    Tick Tick

    If you do not have a stethoscope you should buy one. The cut rate tool stores have them at very good prices. Short of that, take a long shaft screw driver, place the handle against your ear, move the the tip around holding it a various areas of the engine until you locate/isolate the noise.
    Ken/Sooke
    78E Ratbyk
    82 FT500 "lilRat"

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    • #3
      Turning by hand or idling? Could be the cam chain needs adjusting?

      You DID put oil in it?
      Marty in NW PA
      Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
      Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
      This IS my happy face.

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      • #4
        Is it a clicking or a tapping. Is it happening when you simply turn it by hand?
        79 XS1100 f (BIGDOG)
        80 XS650 Special
        85 KAW 454 LTD
        Dirty Dan

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        • #5
          Re: HELLLP (Odd Clicking sound)

          You don't have a leak at one of your header gaskets, do you? That will make a ticking sound.
          Skids (Sid Hansen)

          Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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