Aoa.
2022 model 125F. 2000 Kms. It has made this ticking noise almost since new. It is used only for very short trips. Just changed the oil, noise is still there.
You will notice in the video the tick sounds 'in sync' with the engine. However, closer to the end of the video, it kind of disappears or changes it's frequency for a short second, then comes back.
I pulled off the valve cover to inspect the tappets. They are within spec at 0.08 mm.
Any ideas?
I pulled the spark plug to check, and I will post a pic of it's condition. It was changed 600 Kms (about 5 months) ago due to a crank/no start issue when hot. I sometimes still have this issue unless I give the bike throttle, it won't start when warm and stinks of fuel. Not a big issue, but happens sometimes.
Apart from that, it runs fine. I feel it could be dialed in a bit better.
Here's a video of the sound.