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Can someone tell me how much top end noise is acceptable when starting the bike? I seem to have a second (maybe less) of what sounds like rattling before it all goes quiet. I read before (can't remember if it was on this site or the previous incarnation) that some chain tensioner noise was quite normal.

Thanks.

Nick

This is a mixture of cam chain noise and lack of oil pressure noise.
It is fine/perfectly acceptable.It takes a little time for the oil pressure to build up.
Every Boxer engine does the same thing!
HTH?
Bailey.

Bailey

Yes thanks. Reassuring. Used to have a Monster which was noisy too but in a different way, and I think it's probably just a case of what you're used to.

Cheers.

Nick

It's what they call character Nick Personally I call it a problem that should have been sorted a loooooong time ago


Dave

"It takes a little time for the oil pressure to build up"

Bloody hell! What's happening to the engine in the mean time?

Running in quicker!Infact drain your oil and run the bike for a couple minutes.That should get the rings nice and bedded.No need to wait for 20000 miles.
gus
disclaimer
all of the above is a joke.Any persons pets or otherwise injured or damaged by the above action is purley accidental.Do not believe a word i say.I am mentally unsound and should'nt be listened too.
Is that enough?

No Gus you forgot " None of the above affects your statutory rights"

eyethnagyoo

Dave.

What le grand falco noir said.

I've owned one or 3 Boxers (259's) and they've all done it. Bless their little characterful hearts

Yeah and whatever darth said too.
Cut the fancy foreign lingo richard.You can practice your pigeon french when your talking your way out of a french prison sentance.Try saying big black falco then,and see where or who you end up sharing a cell with!
gus