Getting a high pitched ping in the motor...almost like a small bell. This started after I changed out the clutch line from the handle bars. Clutch is engaging pretty smoothly (although still jumps a bit when kicked into first). I have not checked valves yet (10k miles right now). Changed gas type (both location and octane). So I suppose the question is...should I start with the clutch or is the high-pitched bell-like pinging a direct symptom of the valves needing to be shimmed? Thanks for your help!
Is the ping/ring worse when cold?
It is a bit worse when cold, but the only noticeable difference is at low RPMs...when it is revving it either goes away or the pipes are drowning out the sound!
I had a 750 SS that sounded like it was beating itself to death.
I'll bet you're losing the hockey pucks in between the cylinder fins.
The noise I believe you're hearing is called fin ring.
"Changed gas type (both location and octane)"???? Are you using a low octane of fuel...if soit is probably engine ping. Change to a higher octane ie 95 or better
Quote from: ducpainter on July 26, 2009, 04:11:10 PM
I had a 750 SS that sounded like it was beating itself to death.
I'll bet you're losing the hockey pucks in between the cylinder fins.
The noise I believe you're hearing is called fin ring.
Will it cause any problems?, the hockey pucks from my 620 falling off one at a time.
Quote from: simoniz on July 27, 2009, 08:21:14 PM
Will it cause any problems?, the hockey pucks from my 620 falling off one at a time.
You might get a ticket for littering.
:D that's it. Then its no problem.
Thanks