Engine ticking / clicking

[MissBex]

Heya all,

Was warming up my Bandit 600 yesterday before going out and as I was kneeling beside the engine checking over the bike, I noticed a noise I havn't noticed before.

There is a fast Clicking / Ticking noise coming from the front of the engine.

I tried the screwdriver to engine technique but cant seem to pinpoint a place where I can hear it the most.

It doesn't go away with clutch pulled in.

Is it something I should worry about?
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00' Honda Hornet 600

[MissBex]

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb9LQGytSi0&feature=youtu.be
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[mysterious_rider]

Most likely exhaust gasket leaking slightly. Mine does this.

[bikenut]

:karma: hi dude,

any popin or bangin on the overun, even slightly??

[UrbanRacer]

You need to find out if the bike has an automatic cam chain tensioner, that can cause some ticking just before it adjusts.

[MissBex]

Heya thanks for the replies.

I'm not sure to be honest about whether it has a automatic cam chain tensioner...

I haven't noticed any popping or banging.

I've also found out that letting the bike warm right up and the clicking seems to go.
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[unitynotsocri...]

from the sound of it i think it needs another camchain or at least a tensioner blade to reduce the noise.Its worth doing the whole head if its got a high mileage,shims, de coke, valve guides,

wether the tensioner i automatic or not sounds a little irrelevant.automatic tensioners have a history of sticking.
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[Bezzer]

Bandit camchains and tensioner blades last for ages, they're not a weak spot. They do have an automatic tensioner that can stick or have the spring weaken, it's awkward to get at low down in the rear centre of the cylinders but it is possible to do without stripping things off. Remove it as per the manual so you keep the right tension to see if it's free etc . Doesn't particularly sound like a camchain or tensioner problem it make it sound a lot more rattly with the speaker being so close.
Ticking is usually a loose exhaust collar as mentioned, check them before you mess with anything else as it's the easiest.
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[MissBex]

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[Spudda]

FWIW .... I had a Yamaha Thundercat (RIP 2004) which had an 'engine noise'. Turned out to be pinholes in my down pipes which disappeared after I had them welded in

I'm guessing theres no fairing on your bandit, might be worth a look even if its to cross it of the list of possible causes
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[MissBex]

Yea there's no fairing, just naked Bandit.

I'll check the pipes etc... see if I can see anything not right.

Thanks
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