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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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As mentioned before, primary chain, or an exhaust leak will make a ticking noise. Both those have been mentioned and those would be my first places to check. Check the exhaust to head bolts and the torca clamps where the mufflers attach to the pipes. If those are tight get a service manual and adjust primary chain.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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My gas cap is so tight that I can hardley get it off and my engine noise went down when I changed over to sync oil.
 
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