Clicks after startup, coming from...?

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  • JMHJ
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Clicks after startup, coming from...?

    Started up this morning with the throttle open slightly, and heard 2 distinct clicks after the bike started, 1-2 seconds apart. Sounded like coming from the coils area (?), or somewhere up front. I've heard similar after startup, but I don't think usually quite so distinct, or twice in a row. Anyone have any ideas? It's an '83 850L with no mods. - Mike
  • Guest

    #2
    The petcock clicks.

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    • JMHJ

      #3
      Ok, that's reassuring, I think. You're not pulling my leg are you? Sometimes I don't notice it (?).

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      • Guest

        #4
        No, I'm not kidding. Suck on the vacuum line to the petcock and see if that's the same sound you're hearing.

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        • JMHJ

          #5
          Funny, I was messing around in the garage a few minutes ago, and the thing made the same sound just sitting there. It's been cooling off from today's ride for several hours now. Thanks for the replies. - Mike

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