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I have a 2002 Yamaha Virago 250. I got it a few months ago, and it is brand new, only 75 miles on it when i got it. At the 600 mile mark, i did the valve adjustment, and changed the oil, after another 100-150 miles, the normal ticking that you get from the motor started getting louder. I checked the adjustment on the valves again, they were good to go, and after another 50 miles or so i changed the oil again to make sure there were no metal flakes in the oil, which there werent.

Do the 250's just get a little noisier as tehy break in? It seems to me its coming from the bottom end. It has automatic cam chain tensioners, so i dont think its that, and i have checked to make sure everything is tight like it should be.

The ticking does go along with engine speed, and at 55-60 mph you can just barely hear it over the wind and road noise.

I have worked on cars for several years, and i know some engines are just normally loud or "ticky", but this is my first bike that i have ever really messed with. This normal for this bike?

Thanks much in advance.

i had a 82 yamaha 650 and with 40,000 miles it was the quitest bike i ever had. i realize that doesnt really compare to ur bike but i wouldnt expect an engine to be louder after that few a miles.

i would really suggest finding a forum especially for your bike (theres bound to be one) and asking around, its really a bike to bike difference

nick
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