Hello, this is my first post.
I know it's hard to diagnose a noise by someones description but I'll try anyways. I have a 98SH that I just purchased. It has 60k miles on it and had a failing rear ctt. I replaced both and had also set valve clearance to spec. with carb sync; while apart. My questions are: is it normal to have what I feel is detonation/pre-ignition rattle at take off from a stop. I did also set the tps sensor from 865ohm's to 510ohm's and filled the tank with super unleaded with no change. the noise sounds kind of metalic but. I am wondering if it might be the carb. slides? I can't hear any noise while wrapping the throttle at all. It's only under load or initial take off. Thanks.

 

That's the carb slides rattling. It's completely normal for the VTR.

 

Thanks for the info. That's a big relief

 

I have a similar sound I only hear it when coming to a stop or when waiting at red lights. It goes away when I accelerate. Sounds kind of like an metallic shocking or ticking coming from the front of the bike. It Doesn't happen when cold only after completely warmed up. I just purchased the bike and it has APE CCt's. Its a 99 with 25k miles. Could it be carb slides rattling??