Sounds like you got a good deal. Light ticking is fine and actually good. These engines are a little noisy. No ticking and I would be worried.
Most here end up changing to the K&N filters because they have better air flow and are lifetime filters and can be cleaned and washed and re oiled.

Doug

 

Don't forget to change the fork oil, and brake fluid as well.

 

thanks yes i did the brake fluid and will do fork oil. going from a 650cc to a 1300 is dream I just don't want to throw a rod that would suck

 

The sound it should make is best described as a "Sewing Machine" in my opinion.

-Gonz

 

I have seen that term on here many times but I have never use a sewing Machine in my life. now if you say it should sound like a beer can opening I would know just kidding so Gonz, you telling me it should sound like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xWHyLjrVlEc

 

Look for wobble in the steering. Go about 45 mph on a straight road and remove your hands from the bars. As you decelerate, do you get any wobble or shimmy in the steering/bars? If so, this is a good indication that your steering bearings need changed. Doing the steering bearings, fork oil change, and installing new fork springs (if that is in your plan) are best done all at the same time to make it easier.

G'day,

Vinish

 

Don't worry to much I have over 102,000 miles on mine and I ride it hard.

Noise is natural for the 1300

 

Damn, you got a smoking deal! Sounds like you have already done more to it the short time you have owned it than that guy did the whole time he owned it. Keep working on it, you are doing fine. The sewing machine, sounded an awful lot like my bike. It was just a whole lot quieter. If you put a K&N filter on, it magnifies that noise even more. Damn, ride that thing! You got a great deal! Be proud an know you got blessed with a great bike and a wonderful project.

 

ignore the noise. the bike is vary noisy. the engine has a 3 1/2" diameter piston with a 4 1/8 stroke. there is a lot of meat slinging around in it

 

Congratulations on what sounds like a helluva deal. If the sound you're describing is a quiet "clicking", that's normal...even desirable. Depends on how loud it is.

 

Thanks ya'll (I said it I am from tx) this makes me feel not only better about the noises but makes me want to get out there and give it helllll
Here is a look at the bike

 

nice color. give it hell

 

Looks very nice. Seems like you stole it. Have fun searching for a seat.

 

with 10w40 My 1300r and another I rode makes some lower end noise when I am in 1st or second kinda letting the bike rock forward and back when in a parking lot .It makes a noise when idleing on the kickstand but gets quiet when the bike is level.I thought it was oil being swashed by stator spinning ?..but when cruising she is quiet .I use 20w50 syn when temps get and stay above 95 outside.My engine is pretty quiet with the 20w50. A good mechanic said the single crank pin causes the engine noise.It doesnt knock when I get on it hard or cruising so I think he may be right ?.If I had loud pipes I dont think Id hear the noises from the engine......... Have heard many different people say these engine are noisy.....EO

 

My engine is pretty quiet with the 20w50.

Always Works making them much Quieter.
200F oil thins to noisier level the lower the grade base number.
Microphone test will easily show it resting on the engine.

 

You hear ticking, but how many valves are ticking? I would check valve clearances so you will know if "all" are ok. Valves properly adjusted will have some light ticking, but right now..you don't know if they "all" are properly adjusted. Wishing you well.

 

Welcome to the Cafe from NC. Nice looking bike for siting in the weather for that long . Just put in a K&N air filter I got from Amazon for $46 W/free shipping. Enjoy the bike.

 

Yep, new seat is next. Ride that thing like there is no tomorrow. Make sure to put some Molly paste on your rear bearing and every other lube is replaced. You got a great bike for the money! Good job! Ride it like you stole it because you did!

 

Nice ride.

Check out the Mustang saddle. I love mine. It has a separable pillion so you can dress her solo, or 2 up.

Another low (no) cost mod if you've already got the K&N air filter is to decap the air box. I just did mine last night (it took about 45 minutes 'cuz I'm very detail oriented) and it made a big difference on the performance. oh, the rejetting (Factory Pro stage III) helped it as well. I highly recommend it, if you can. (58 pilot - 220 main - 4 th clip from blunt and no shims - 1 7/8 on A-F)

Ride safe.

Chris

 

Just something to think about!

Recently completed the Clayton Root modification on the exhaust of my 2004 VTX 1300R.:mosh: Surprisingly, I found that not only did the Clayton Root Mod. improve gas mileage slightly, make the bike sound sooooo much better, but it also did away with the sewing machine ticking sound from the engine (sounds like a big boy bike now) and amazingly also greatly reduced the dreaded shifting clunk when going from second gear to first gear. Will miracles never cease..........Oh and BTW could someone loan a spare set of ear plugs to my co-pilot!!!!!:spank:

 

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