ST150 Tapping noise

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08-09-2018, 12:02 AM

Jsxxc

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ST150 Tapping noise

Iv recently bought an ST150 on 95k and recently a tapping noise when revs are sat around 3k, don’t sound like it’s coming from bottom end but no 100% sure, anyone got any advice/help on this?

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09-09-2018, 09:19 AM

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Oil level correct and clean?

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10-09-2018, 06:50 AM

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check the basics as mentioned above, not uncommon for these to be a bit tappy but if too loud then possibly cam wear or worst case big ends, take it to a decent tuner and let them have a looksy