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Left head rattle
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:32 am
by homerr1150r
Hi all, I have a 2003 R1150R and when the engine gets to running temp it rattles on the left hand side, quite loudly. I have upgraded the cam tensioner, changed oil and filter but still it rattles. The noise reminds me of tappets on an old car engine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Nige
Re: Left head rattle
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:04 am
by towerworker
How many miles?
At what milage was the last valve adjustment done?
What type and weight oil are you using?
Could be just a simple valve adjustment needed, hence the questions.
Wayne
Re: Left head rattle
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:28 pm
by jclanin
My '04 does this once warmed up - I assumed it was just one of the quirky sounds of this engine. I just had a valve adjustment done...
JC
Re: Left head rattle
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:24 am
by homerr1150r
Hi, Its done 9500 miles, I have no idea when the last valve adjustment was done (if ever) and I am using 20/50 Duckhams oil. Is valve adjustment easy to do?
Thanks