[fxst]

Can someone give the specifications for valve adjustment on a 2002 FXST TC88? There's a small top end tick and possibly a slight loss of power.

[CD]

If it is stock there is none as they are hydraulic tappets with non adjustable pushrods. If you have adjustable pushrods then the adjustment method depends on the thread pitch.

[fxst]

Thanks. Would it be normal to have a tick sound in the top end? Several people have said it's nothing to worry about.

[DaveFxst]

For what it's worth, I have a 2001 FXSTS that also has a slight "tick" as you describe it. A local wrench who has some experience tells me this is not anything to worry about unless it gets progressively louder over a very short period. It's been doing it since new and I've had no performance problems in 12,000 miles - no oil usage, smoke, stuttering or decreased performance. Bear in mind this is a stock road bike that does not get abused. Obviously if you ride hard, you may have a different experience.