Engine Ticking When Cold

Gregger

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Timmins, Ontario
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2012 Rocket Roadster
So I noticed a ticking noise on my Rocket when cold especially when accelerating. The noise was coming from the engine right hand side and disappeared after a couple of blocks. It sounded exactly like the noisy valve train on my Bonneville America before I adjusted the valves which were too loose. Since the valve train was adjusted recently on the Rocket, I checked the exhaust manifold fasteners to see if they were loose and found 4 of the 6 nuts finger tight. The ticking noise was really exhaust leaking. As the manifold got hot, it sealed itself. Snugged up all the nuts and no more noise.

Just thought I'd pass this on to any of you with similar engine noises. Look for the easy things first.
 
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