10-11-2024, 12:51 AM
CB1100’s have a well documented and long track record of sterling mechanical durability.
Assuming the bikes that do this have been well maintained and not abused I’m confident in stating that this ticking is a normal operating sound. I’ve personally never noticed it. I wear a helmet while riding and have a Yoshimura Carbon Fiber exhaust can sans silencer insert on the bike. The Yoshimura really doesn’t emit a sound signature under 4K RPMs any louder that the OEM muffler. Even sitting in the garage idling I haven't keyed in on this sound.
For comparison stand next to any Ducati, Ural or Harley Pan America for a few minutes. The engines will sound like machine shops building something. Tapping, ticking, whirring etc.
All is well with your CB. However, that will not preclude some forum miscreant from trying to claim it’s caused by a lack of…..wait for it…..RLETS.
Assuming the bikes that do this have been well maintained and not abused I’m confident in stating that this ticking is a normal operating sound. I’ve personally never noticed it. I wear a helmet while riding and have a Yoshimura Carbon Fiber exhaust can sans silencer insert on the bike. The Yoshimura really doesn’t emit a sound signature under 4K RPMs any louder that the OEM muffler. Even sitting in the garage idling I haven't keyed in on this sound.
For comparison stand next to any Ducati, Ural or Harley Pan America for a few minutes. The engines will sound like machine shops building something. Tapping, ticking, whirring etc.
All is well with your CB. However, that will not preclude some forum miscreant from trying to claim it’s caused by a lack of…..wait for it…..RLETS.