'04 2000 Vulcan valve tapping

[truckin48]

If the bike isn't ridden for a couple of days one of the valves makes alot of noise, it will clear up after being ridden for awhile, I was told at the KAW shop that this was normal because since they are hydraulic, it leaks down. Would someone please tell me if he is correct. My warranty expires in Mar. and would like to have the problem taken care of, my pockets aren't that deep.

 

Thanks and ride safe

 

Truckin48

[MiCarl]

I believe it does have hydraulic self-adjustment. They will bleed down, should only take a few minutes to do it. You might not notice though until the engine cools down.

 

I think they should also pump back up in a few seconds. I'd worry that one was sticking if it was taking longer.

[dmoff1698]

If the lifter isn't pumping up within a few seconds of starting your bike, you have something not quite right.

 

It could be something a simple as the lifter being a little dirty, in which case a good crankcase flush may fix you right up. If you have allowed your oil change to slip past due a few times or if your oil is extra dark when changing, this may be your problem.

 

A good crankcase flush is a good thing once in a while any way.

[warthogcrewchief]

If it's still under warranty, I would take it in the moment I heard even an inkling of a hiccup. You paid for the service, use it. It could be something as simple as a dirty lifter...or it could be a lifter on the verge of collapse. Either way, let the dealership fix it while it's still free.

[Wanderer]

Change the oil and add a little "MARVEL Mystery Oil". Most WalMarts have it.

[MikeWa]

If it were normal all of the valves in all of the Vulcans would be making noise on startup. You have a lifter bleeding down get it fixed while you still have a warranty.

[tp1958]

If the bike isn't ridden for a couple of days one of the valves makes alot of noise, it will clear up after being ridden for awhile, I was told at the KAW shop that this was normal because since they are hydraulic, it leaks down. Would someone please tell me if he is correct. My warranty expires in Mar. and would like to have the problem taken care of, my pockets aren't that deep.

 

Thanks and ride safe

 

Truckin48

i owned a 2006 it is true

[Bob Myers]

It is common for the V2k to do this. Well documented on most of the Vulcan sites. Once you get up arounf 2500/3000 miles it will be more pronounced. Change oil at 1800/2000 for quietest lifters.