Hi,
Is it normal that I hear a tapping sound on the right side of the engine. (when Hot)
My dealer told me that the other scramblers he has also make the same noise.
I have read the topic on this matter but I didn't got any wiser.
Some say it's normal others not.
My Scrambler is brand new (3 fuel tanks)
Does any one has the same noise?Is it normal?
Thanks

 

mine does the same thing, ever sense i first got it. I've always wondered what it was but mine only makes the noise when its idleing so as long as its not doing it when im riding and nothings happend yet so im not to conerned about it. But if any1 knows what it is it would be nice to know??

 

some of what youre hearing is the drive gears on the oil pump. they are not pressed on the shaft, but are centered on a pin. at idle there is enough play because of low oil pressure to make a tapping noise. others will tell you the recoil starter or bushing in housing, but this shouldn't be the case on new or low miles quads.

 

so in other words its nothing to worry about??

 

from my experience, no. if it sounds too loud or getting worse then by all means have it checked. but some tapping noises are normal for the 500's.

 

yeah thats what i figure..wow learn sumthin new everyday lol[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]