Hawk 250 Valve ticking sound

[zach3697]

Hello guys! I just rebuilt the hawk engine in the used bike I bought. I've done a valve adjust and made sure there right. I hear a slight tapping sound while riding the bike. It's not nearly as loud as some of the videos on YouTube but it's just a light tapping it sounds like. I was wondering if that's okay or if there should be no tapping at all?

Thanks!

[rjmorel]

Originally Posted by zach3697

Hello guys! I just rebuilt the hawk engine in the used bike I bought. I've done a valve adjust and made sure there right. I hear a slight tapping sound while riding the bike. It's not nearly as loud as some of the videos on YouTube but it's just a light tapping it sounds like. I was wondering if that's okay or if there should be no tapping at all?

Thanks!

totally normal and ok. If you can't hear them , then that's not good, means valve not able to close all the way cause adjustment is too tight. rj

[Megadan]

As the saying goes, "tappy valves are happy valves." As long as it is a light tapping sound, it will be fine. If it sounds like your engine is about to throw a rod, or a gnome is inside your engine whacking away with a little hammer, then you should be worried,

[zach3697]

Perfect! Thanks guys! Just got the bike registered today!

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