'97 VFR Clicking sound when taking off

I have a 97 VFR. I have started to notice that it make a clicking sound, which seems to be coming from the engine area, when I take off. It is noticeable in 1st gear. Not for sure about the others.

Could use some help on this, as I am readying the bike for a local track day at Barber.

Thanks VFRers

 

Do you hear this more after a ride or when you first head out? I'm thinking chain here, maybe not, but if the links are binding as they round the counter shaft sprocket they will make a pop or something like a rattle, guess it good be a clinking too. I'd start there. If not then pay close attention where it actually seems to be coming from, could be a lose valve but that's rare. Could be something lose too, like a mount or? yea not much help am I.. lots of little things to check, why I say you'll need to get a better idea where its coming from and when.

 

The clicking/clinking could be the chain, it does not happen when the engine is rev'd up. And it happens when I start out and after I have been riding for a while.

I will listen closer to see if the location can be pinpointed better. And post an update.

tx

 

Mine has a slight tick at idle....and so do alot of others here on the forum. I have been told its normal. Although I am due for a valve clearance check though.

 

chain tension is the first place to look...way too loose will click, and way too tight might click too.

kinks?
cush drive?

 

ticking noise

honda uk said the ticking on my vfr 750 was cam shaft end float and say the cure is to drill a 1mm oilway as per this tech note see link

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