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2003 Yamaha Big Bear 400 - 900 Miles & Ticking

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sounds like valve taping but all is in spec ..looking on the net seems to be normal but when its cold you don't hear it till after its warmed up

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33-mE-bBKog]2013-01-28_20-27-17_140.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]

this sound about norm ?? it runs and starts great

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will do just got it and have not checked the rockers yet guy I got it from said 3 years ago he took it in had the carb rebuilt they told him not to worry about unless it got worse or got hard to start

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