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Steve:
Sounds very much like a cam chain.  (likely both front and back need
replaced if there's 52, 000 on the bike.)  Shadows have non-adjustable (self
adjusting) chains, so you don't hear from them til they're stretched beyond
service.  Symptoms you describe are consistent, especially if its going away
at 4000.  Eventually, it won't go away at all. .. Get the Helm manual
suggested by John.  They're very good.
Yes, you can do it yourself.
brent
"Steve in Phx" <two_wheeled@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 1985 VT500C recently began making engine noise.  52K miles and until
> recently she still purred like a kitten.  The engine noise is getting
worse.
> From inside the crankcase somewhere.  Not sure which side or exactly where
> it's coming from.  Almost like a timing chain slap, but not quite.  I
don't
> see an adjuster.
> It doesn't sound like piston slap or gears, and pulling the clutch does
not
> make it subside.  It's really bad at idle, and seems to go away above 4000
> rpm, as far as I can tell.  I stopped riding it until I can figure out
what
> is wrong.
> Any help?  I'm looking for a manual.
>
> -Steve in Phx.