Noise Up Top. VALVES?

[Trik X]

Can you guys give me some suggestions? It has been over two months since I last started my 350X and I noticed a lot of noise coming from the top of the motor. The sound is comparable to something loose and vibrating at an extrordinary rate. The noise chimes in at about 2000 + RPM. Need my valves be adjusted/tightened? I havent adjusted them ever since I bought the bike a few years back. Any suggestions? And if adjusting is required, can someone please tell me the specs. Thank you for your time.

Cheers, Beerchug
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[Howdy]

The first thing I would check is to be 100% sure your getting oil to the top end. Then check the valve clearances. I am going from memory here so someone correct me if I am wrong.
.002 for the intake and .003 for the exhaust.

If the above don't fix the noise issue I would check the timing chain and or take the top cap off and inspect the cam and followers for wear.
Howdy

[yater]

how do you check for oil in the top end?

[Howdy]

how do you check for oil in the top end?

Take one of the valve caps off. If you take off the lower ( front ) one there should be plenty of oil in there.
Howdy

[MR ATC]

Then check the valve clearances. I am going from memory here so someone correct me if I am wrong.
.002 for the intake and .003 for the exhaust.


the correct clearance is .003 for both intake and exhaust

[Howdy]

the correct clearance is .003 for both intake and exhaust

Thanks, I wasn't sure on the intake.
Howdy