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1972 CB 175
1,900 miles
Fresh gas and oil
The bike is running well (starts right up, steady idle, pulls in each gear) but I'm getting some engine noise from the front clutch side of the engine. Another post described their problem as sounding like a "little tractor" which is spot on. It's a steady "clicking" at idle (1,200 rpm) but seems to "smooth out" upon revs. I've read to look into cam chain tension as well as valve/tappet clearance. Considering the milage, could it be as simple as oil type? I've been told "It's just old" but under 2,000 miles and garage kept...?
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
1,900 miles
Fresh gas and oil
The bike is running well (starts right up, steady idle, pulls in each gear) but I'm getting some engine noise from the front clutch side of the engine. Another post described their problem as sounding like a "little tractor" which is spot on. It's a steady "clicking" at idle (1,200 rpm) but seems to "smooth out" upon revs. I've read to look into cam chain tension as well as valve/tappet clearance. Considering the milage, could it be as simple as oil type? I've been told "It's just old" but under 2,000 miles and garage kept...?
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!