FZS600 valve train noise/camchain

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Bucket and shim type valves don't get louder as they go out of adjustment, they do the opposite.  The shim doesn't wear the the valve seat does which makes the gap between the cam and bucket/shim close, the reason you have to check them is to stop the valve seats from burning out.  It is possible to have the gap increase but this is due to cam/bucket/shim ware and would indicate a serious problem with lack of oil.


Most Fazers don't need the shims doing until silly mileages certainly not 26k miles or 42km that should just be a check.  Reset the tensioner, either by rotating the back wheel backwards while in gear for half turn, or removing the tensioner and resetting it, the latter is the best option.  It is possible the tensioner has had it but it's unusual.         

Thanks for the advice, ill try it. Had a lot going on, but the next week is free.