Alrider
Big Wheel
Hi All. I recently purchased an "08 C14 with 16K on it. This isn't my first bike, but it is my first Kaw and my first in-line engine wrapped in tupperware so I may just be overly concerned. At speeds above 70 MPH or holding above 3100 RPM I hear a constant clicking. If I accelerate it subsides, but shows back up when the RPMs stabilize. Having just rebuilt my 1150RT I'm a little skittish about upper end noises. I had the valve adjustment checked and all were in, although 2 were tight of center. The sound is less like a valve tap or piston slap as it is a click - like the card in the spokes sound on a bicycle. The dealer mech said it was normal. Could this be the variable vane cams? I'm running Rotilla 5W-40 in Charleston SC if that is a germane to the issue. Thanks in advance...