Triumphrat

BonnyGuy · 10-10-2006, 06:06 PM

My son and I just returned from a 700 mi. trip through the Oregon Cascades and I am noticing a new ticking sound that rises and falls with engine speed. It is a 2006 Bonnie with 3700 miles on her. I did 300 miles of slab riding to get to the start, 60 - 80 mph. Any ideas? Do I have a problem for the dealer or do they all do that?
Thanks,
Larry

MES · 10-10-2006, 06:56 PM

That ticking has also been described as knitting needles.
It's the cams doing there thing and is normal.
Probably, as in almost 100%

Sounds like a great trip. Good on ya.

Panthermark · 10-10-2006, 08:06 PM

It's the normal engine sound.....

BUT

If you see 3 or 4 big red candles taped together with an alarm clock strapped to them...RUN!!!!!

Ridge · 10-10-2006, 08:09 PM

Ha! Great Pic, Larry.

I have the same sound too. Is OK.

Mecchanica · 10-10-2006, 08:17 PM

There are a LOT of gear-to-gear contact points......balance shafts to crank, cam drive to cam pinions, primary drive, two oil pumps, the gear set. All make some noise. It could also be a valve with slightly too much clearance. Better too loose than too tight, though.

BonnyGuy · 10-10-2006, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the advice, guys. I really apperciate it.
I'll quit being concerned and just RIDE LIKE THE WIND.

Larry

boboso · 10-10-2006, 09:38 PM

Tick away my friend...! Great Photo!

SpeedyPete · 10-11-2006, 08:15 AM

Larry,

My oldest son is 6 yrs old. If I can do a 700mi bike trip with him, I'll consider it a successful life.

You're an inspiration!

P

BTW - loved the pic!

BonnyGuy · 10-11-2006, 10:01 AM

Thank you Pete,

I am 67, my son is 44 this month. I'm just thankful I had the chance to experience this.
Here is a photo of us from the trip:
Larry

markbvt · 10-11-2006, 12:26 PM

Larry, your bike's much cooler than his.

--mark