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Can hear ticking sound around engine - 2000 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder

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Hello jerry...does this "ticking" sound like it is coming from the top of the engine...the cylinder head area? You can take a short piece of hose, like a heater hose or even a garden hose, place one end to your ear and the other on the engine, move it around and u can pinpoint the area it is coming from better. I would say that your valves are probably making the ticking noise and need to be adjusted. Either that or an exhaust leak around the pipe and cylinder head, If you haven't adjusted the valves they probably are due for it. I will go ahead give you the specs for them.
Valves are to be adjusted and set on a COLD engine.

Intake Valve .001 to .003

Exhaust Valve .003 to .005

As you can see this is not much of a lash...so normal wear will cause them to start making noise once they get out of adjustment. I hope this helps & good luck with your bike.

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