[tomasw1]

Hey guys, I have about 10 hours or less on my Predator and I noticed a bit of a tap. My bro in law thinks it's the spark plug. As it idles I hear it, and it getts rapid right before a stall. I don't notice it under throttle, just at idle. Any suggetions? Thanks again guys.

 

[gottitanium]

Is it while moving or sitting still?

 

[tomasw1]

While it's sitting still.

 

[gottitanium]

Maybe valves? more of a tapping or clicking?

 

[tomasw1]

It's sharper than a tap or a click. It's also not consistant. The time between taps totally varies.

 

[rpm9001]

Mine is doing the same thing, I only have 5 hrs on it. Sounds like a knock or loud tick...Any one else have this?

 

[buggle_96]

i think its just a noise that the engine makes. Its not a quite engine. You will get used to it.

 

[unopedro]

it may be your compression release making the noise....i think at low rpms it may be kicking sometimes. just an idea

 

[jcpredator]

IDLE TOO LOW?
HOW LONG DOES THE PRED SIT BEFORE RIDES?

 

[rpm9001]

So this is pretty common for the predator? I notice it when it sits at idle. I got it a few weeks ago, but have not been ablr to ride it yet, I just had surgery and still recovering.. But at idle it is a bit on the noisey side. Like I said It doesnt even have 5 hrs on it yet. As long as others sound like this and they are not a quiet motor, I not going to worry..

 

[speedy]

Try a higher octane and see if it goes away. If its still there then I wouldnt worry about it.

 

[chickenboy]

The ultra thin valve cover makes valve train pretty noisy.