"Top end" noise

[bigbeemer2004]

Can someone tell me how much top end noise is acceptable when starting the bike? I seem to have a second (maybe less) of what sounds like rattling before it all goes quiet. I read before (can't remember if it was on this site or the previous incarnation) that some chain tensioner noise was quite normal.

Thanks.

Nick

[bigblackfalco]

This is a mixture of cam chain noise and lack of oil pressure noise.
It is fine/perfectly acceptable.It takes a little time for the oil pressure to build up.
Every Boxer engine does the same thing!
HTH?
Bailey.

[bigbeemer2004]

Bailey

Yes thanks. Reassuring. Used to have a Monster which was noisy too but in a different way, and I think it's probably just a case of what you're used to.

Cheers.

Nick

[Darth_1100S]

It's what they call character Nick Personally I call it a problem that should have been sorted a loooooong time ago


Dave

[bmwonder]

"It takes a little time for the oil pressure to build up"

Bloody hell! What's happening to the engine in the mean time?

[gus]

Running in quicker!Infact drain your oil and run the bike for a couple minutes.That should get the rings nice and bedded.No need to wait for 20000 miles.
gus
disclaimer
all of the above is a joke.Any persons pets or otherwise injured or damaged by the above action is purley accidental.Do not believe a word i say.I am mentally unsound and should'nt be listened too.
Is that enough?

[Darth_1100S]

No Gus you forgot " None of the above affects your statutory rights"

eyethnagyoo

Dave.

[Gromit]

What le grand falco noir said.

I've owned one or 3 Boxers (259's) and they've all done it. Bless their little characterful hearts

[gus]

Yeah and whatever darth said too.
Cut the fancy foreign lingo richard.You can practice your pigeon french when your talking your way out of a french prison sentance.Try saying big black falco then,and see where or who you end up sharing a cell with!
gus