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mymitzi.......Thank You for the tip. I'll be sure to check that out.

davenowherejones.......Glad you made it back to airport OK. I didn't have that factor to worry about with my issue but it was aggravating for sure.

FINALLY!!........Because my fuel mileage went down suddenly about 10 mpg, I changed the Cat/Muffler and mileage back up and Intermittent Valve Tappet noise is GONE. I did not not take the time to dismantle the old one but I think as the cat/muffler heated up, one or more of the baffles inside was ge...

Thank You easyrider, glencoeman and davenowherejones for the feedback. I used about 10% Sea Foam w the oil thinking it could be a plugged oil galley but it made no difference. I'm now running 10w-40 (temps here rarely get below 45) and it still does the intermittent ticking noise. It never does this...

Adjusted valve lash to book spec (only .001 off on exhaust), replaced cam chain tensioner, replaced exhaust header gasket..........still intermittent ticking noise. Although mine is a 2016 and not in the group that had fuel pump issues, I'm wondering what that symptom sounded like when it started to...

Thank You Glencoeman. That makes the most sense to me. That the cam chain tensioner isn't locking in place and allowing too much slack. We'll see.

Thanks Springer 1. I've got an appointment at a local shop and we're going to replace the cam chain tensioner and check/adjust all valve lash. If that doesn't fix it I'm just going to ride it till it drops. I just hate to operate anything that isn't right. I'm going to remove the tray under the seat...

Springer 1.....The tapping noise is present on one start up but not on the next. When it does tap, it follows the rpm from idle to higher rpm. I know of no variable valve timing with this engine. Thanks for the help. Easyrider & GN2.......I use 10W30 Redline Motorcycle oil and I measure the oil ...

I am a newby and was in a hurry to get this question on board. This thread should probably be in the Forza 300 Technical section. Can Modsquad perform this function? If so, Thank You.

Thanks for the feedback davenowherejones. I did not recognize the octane discrepancy.

There's 3,500 mi on bike and engine....Forza 300. I change oil often as it's usually cheap insurance against major problems.....especially when we're only talking about a quart and a half. As far as fuel, the manual calls for 91 octane which is premium here (California). The intermittent nature of t...

Yes. Changed every 1,000 mi w Redline 10w30 and new filter.

I have an issue where the engine runs fine on one start up but develops a noticeable valve tappet noise on another start up. No linkage to fuel that I can tell. I always use premium. Could a dragging starter motor or cam chain tensioner cause this? A stethoscope has pretty much set the location in t...