engine noise

[b1pig]

ok. guys.....
how much "noise" is too much? really. i adjusted the valves on Lori's bike thinking the valves were out of adjustment. well. the racket is still there. its not a "knock". its just a VERY loud ticking, which 'to me' sounds like its coming from the top end. i've been thinking of tearing the top end down and doing a thorough inspection of it. i hate to even consider it due to my job and time.

i think what i'm gonna wind up doing is shooting a vid of it and posting it here for ya'll's opinions. as my memory serves me, the engine has always been a little noisy to me... but... maybe i'm just being so picky. next to my KLR, the GZ sounds like nuts in a can. ofcourse the KLR is quiet as a mouse. the ZX7 i just sold however had the typical noisy topend of a early ninja.

<----- frustrated....

provided i dont forget, tomorrow, i'll shoot a video and post it. opinions appreciated.