I was offered a 93 C10 in trade for an old one ton truck of mine. I drove over and rode it today but I'm really not sure what to think of it.
It's got 50k miles. It has some cosmetic issues which I don't mind. It seems to run alright with plenty of power.
The current owner says he rebuilt the carbs and they do look clean. I didn't know to ask if he installed the overflow pipes (found out about that in my research after checking the bike out).
But it makes a 'clacking' sound which seems to be coming from the right side of the engine. It doesn't sound awful, but it is loud - almost like it badly needs a valve adjustment. The sound is the only thing I'm not comfortable about on it.
I had a Honda 750, only motorcycle I've owned and it didn't make a racket like this one does.
I realize this is a big shot in the dark and I'm just offering vague typed out descriptions here. From the info I've found, valve train noise tends to come from the left side of the engine. What might cause this sort of sound from the right side, upper area of the engine?
I'm trying to decide if I should invest in having a professional mechanic to have a look at it, or to just say 'no thanks' on the trade.