Tappet noise

[JamesK]

Lo. Just wondered if anyone could shed some light on this. I have a well sorted 95M Griff 500 with just shy of 26k on the clock. Only serviced about 200 miles ago from Fernhurst (excellent btw). I have always had occassional tappet noise when cold etc but recently it appears to be more prominent. I am not unduly concerned by this but am interested to know what/why it happens. Anyone? p.s. the prices being banded about in some threads for sorted Griffs seem too low to me. Be careful, you get what you pay for from a decent private buyer. Don't be put off by cars a grand or so more than the rest as they may well be worth it!

[JamesK]

Thanks for that Peter. I think I can rule out all the oil related issues. That would appear to leave cam/followers, "they all do that sir" or bearings. I have to say that I have always had this issue and that it is intermitant. For example I came home after a long run in the Griff last week and the tappety noise was quite prominent. <shrug> James

[JamesK]

OK. Assuming it is that Rich, I assume that is a dealer job? Occasional tappet noise is common and normal but I take it this problem is likely to deteriorate? James