# Engine problem, need ideas

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-problem-need-ideas/244037>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [May 8, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-problem-need-ideas/244037 "2009-05-08T11:57:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Oleg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/oleg/32/6276_2.png) [@Oleg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oleg)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-problem-need-ideas/244037/5 "2009-05-08T12:36:51Z")

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> [@Ticking Noise..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ticking-noise/17942/46):
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> if i remember right the cams in these bikes were soft ,ya might have wasted a lobe or pitted it

Would that be visible without valve cover or would I need to take them out for a closer look? I just need some ideas on how to go about this.

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