RVF 400 noisey rear cylinders

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bambi
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RVF 400 noisey rear cylinders

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Ive just bought a rvf 400, and it soungd a bit tappy from the rear cylinders, is this normal, do I need to get the valve clearance checked or something else. Cheers in advance Paul
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Re: RVF 400 noisey rear cylinders

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might be the rear pipes - they can create a tap tap noise if slightly loose - nip them up and see how you go
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Re: RVF 400 noisey rear cylinders

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Spot on! I tightened them up this morning and she runs so much smoother thanks alot
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