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Ok. Just got my new ride about a week ago. I have put about 120 miles on it and am noticing a distinct valve tick. Happens at cruise speeds around town.
Question is if it is normal god this to occur. If it were solid lifters I would say the lash is wrong but these are supposed to be hydraulic.
These engines are "tickers". I can hear it quite clearly on both of my bikes, despite having pretty loud pipes. If you still have your stock exhaust, I reckon it seems pretty loud.
It could simply be characteristic of the bike but it could also be a defective lifter. Talk to your dealer about it and document all conversation with the dealer.