Ticking Engine Noise in new Thunderbird Storm ABS

Hi

I have recently purchased a new THUNDERBIRD STORM ABS in India. The bike is just 2 months old and ridden 2700 Kms. Few days back, I have noticed a strange ticking/tapping sound coming from the engine.

Took it to the Triumph Service Station and they have told me that there is some gap in one of the valves and they will put SHIM to cover this gap and stop the noise.

Does a new bike requires a shim for adjustment of valves ?

After riding the bike at higher RPM for few minutes/hours, the ticking or tapping noise gets slightly louder but not much.

Anybody having some information on this problem may please share it with me.

 

Hi BONNIEBUDDY ! Thanks for your reply and concern shown. Yes, I have had my first " break-in-service" done on 500 miles. Rather the problem did not exist before first 500 miles, it started after the first service. I am meeting Triumph India on Tuesday for this problem.

 

Hi Steve ! Thanks for this warm welcome to the FORUM !!!

Yes, lot of people are interested in Triumph Motorcyles. I owned a Harley Davidson Sportster which was sold when Triumph launched their bikes in India. Thunderbird Storm was hard to resist, so I bought this bike. Apart from Thunderbird Storm ABS, people are buying Daytona 675, Rocket 3 and Tiger Explorer in good number. :smile:

The Triumph mechanic also told that it is shim bucket adjustment. I hope it is not a major fault as the mechanic has told me to ride the motorcycle without fearing any damage the motor ?

 

sorry there was a tying error. I meant " The Triumph mechanic also told that it is shim bucket adjustment. I hope it is not a major fault as the mechanic has told me to ride the motorcycle without fearing any damage to the motor ?"

 

Finally, they are replacing the engine head to rectify the ticking noise problem from the engine. Painful wait of over 45 days and now some hope that they might resolve the issue

 

Hi Steve, I am experiencing a considerable drop in initial torque after the engine head replacement. Any thoughts ?

Since the HEAD was replaced, I am RUNNING IN the engine again and have done 700Kms... the oil filter & oil has to be changed after 800 Kms...

 

Thanks Steve ! I am meeting them tomorrow and this information will be handy.