virago question, for a friend

[hipshot]

i work with a guy, who just bought a mid/late 90'svirago-1100.

he says that at hiway speed, it sounds as if the valves are clattering,but not noticeable at any other speed.

bike has 5600, miles on it.

i wouldn't think the valve train, would make a racket, with these few miles on it.

anyone able to help me out on this one?

just jt

[BradT]

I think it is fairly normal. Naugh-T's 1100 makes some noise as well.

 

But it will still likes to run high on Rpm's.

 

Brad

[RedRider]

My guess is the timing chain. There is a spring that provides tension on the chain that is often weak or broken. Easy fix if this is what it is.

 

RR

[rod]

Check the valve adjustment and the cam chain tensioner. Viragos do have noisy valve trains. Both easy to check. Rod

[Billet]

The valve train noise on my 02 1100 was actually louder than the clutch wine on the RSV. A word of caution, the manual has a typo on the valve clearance specs. Follow what is on the bike label.