Mine has been very noisy on tick over after start up this past couple of weeks but it goes away quick enough once warmed up, the bike has 35,000 miles on it.
I was going to leave it for a while to see if it sorted itself out, but its really bothering me, so yesterday I tried taking plugs out, rolling backwards in gear to see if the CCT would move on a click, but no joy.
This evening I removed the tensioner. As far as I can see it is extended fully, so I guess it looks like I will need a new cam-chain - damn it's gonna be off the road again, last week it was the bloody front sprocket nut and now this.
I am trying to decide whether I should get it to my nearest bike shop or if I should attempt it myself, I am fairly handy but just worried about things not going well.
What's the most difficult part I will have to overcome? From reading the threads here, I am guessing breaking the old / joining the new chain (riveting bit) and making sure the timing is right will all need careful attention.
Any advise from someone who as done this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Gar