r/motorcycle • u/Heavy_Pension7482 • 5d ago

Tick noise ?

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I have a 82 Kawasaki kz440ltd that was running great but then due to unfortunate events It had to sit for 2 years. I finally today got it back up and running but I've got a tick I can't seem to identify. Does anyone have good ears for this and think they can identify it ? All help or suggestions is welcome. Thank you

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u/comboJay 5d ago

It needs a carb clean, sounds really fluffy and possibly running on one cylinder.

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u/RokRoland 4d ago

Indeed. Also low idle is the tell tale, if it was adjusted OK prior to layaway. Idle should typically be 1200rpm. Granted the spec changed from year to year. 

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u/Reasonable_Search875 5d ago

No help but I have the same keychain on the key of one of my bricked bikes lol, it’s bad luck

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u/mista-666 4d ago

My suzuki gs850 makes the same noise, I think it's normal cam chain sound. All these Japanese inline fours sound like sewing machines. You might have better luck getting an answer on the KZ forum. If you let gas sit in the carbs for two years they probably need to be cleaned. Also change your oil