200X valve noise

[84honda 200X]

Ok my 84 200X is making a tapping noise from what sounds like the exhaust valve and i know its from the valves because i used the screw driver tecnique to find it. Well i adjusted the valves today and its still making the tapping noise. Im starting to think that the rocker arm is goin bad or is bad. I looked at an engine manual my dad had in tech school and its got 2 explanations for the damage. 1 is a Spalled rocker arm from heavy load and repeated contact between moving parts. 2 is poor lubrication of the rocker arm tip. Im thinking explanation 1 is the problem because i got very good lubrication in the head. Can anyone explain this.

[HaggLE]

Check your cam chain tension or maybe the slider for the cam chain is worn. Otherwise remove the rockers and inspect for wear. They do make a little bit of noise and that is normal.

Alternatively get a louder muffler :naughty:

[84honda 200X]

Lol i got a super loud pipe on there now and i can still hear it. ALso i just replaced the cam chain and tensioners so they are good and i also tightened them.

[kilabeez0]

whats the screwdriver technique?

[84honda 200X]

Its where you put the handle to your ear and the tip to the motor and listen for unuasual noises.

[83185s]

i never heard of that technique..id rather just get the valve adjuster out..lol