Slight ticking

[gr8ride4u2luv]

I rode the rappy for a few hours this weekend and there seems to be a real slight ticking in the top end like it might be the valves. Should this be expected with my build? I have had buddies with hondas and big cams and HD springs and it was normal for them. I race drag cars and am pretty familiar with how to adjust a solid roller cam so I am not doubting my valve adjust which I will check as this is my first quad motor build! I didnt think anything when riding it and rode it like I stole it, but you opinions would be great! Thanks

[1badazz_700r]

I have never heard a tick outta mine personally. Plenty of a rattle/vibrating type noise,but from what i read before that was normal. I would re adjust the valves,there probably a little loose

[Krandall]

Yeah, I've had a tick on my top end before. I ended up needing to adjust the intake valves. Found out they were a bit on the loose side. Exhaust was fine.

[VelociRaptor]

The Stage III cam is noisier than the stock cam so its nothing you can compare it to. Its an all new cam, knowing the valve lash is right I wouldnt worry about it.

[gr8ride4u2luv]

Thats what I was thinking. I got myself a hour meter so I will watch that religiously with any maintenance, I have 2 hrs on it after the build. I think after my next ride I will go back in there and check them  to verify. Should be 8-10 HRS total.

[NCHKustoms]

Mine had a tick when i got it also.. had the valves adjusted. Now the tick is always there but from what I hear theyll always tick somewhat. I think its pretty common with a new cam.

[DL700]

the hc3 is louder then stock but most the noise should go away with the right valve adjustment.....use the go/no go technique making sure the size right above the recommended feeler gauge does no slide in

[gr8ride4u2luv]

Alright I took a short clip of the what I think is ticking. Someone enlighten me and tell me its ok! PLEASE!!!!!!

[tonyrt44]

I'd say check your valves clearance, they seem to be on the LOOSE side.

[VelociRaptor]

Sounds pretty normal for the HCIII.

[gr8ride4u2luv]

I was going to say on the normal side too BO, but I wanted to get a second opnion. This is the fisrt time Ive ever modded a quad/bike.

[DL700]

recheck the exhaust lash and make sure u are not on the decompression button...

what are u adjusting the lash too mm or in.?

[gr8ride4u2luv]

mm, should I do it in inches?

[DL700]

.102 mm and .178 mm just recheck the exh lash

[Buck]

from what I've heard and been told, slight ticking with the hotcams is normal...mine has a slight tick....I've heard it referred to as sounding kinda like a sewing machine....