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The noise is only when the engine is cold for the first few minutes. I think is the first AIS scenario. When I was shopping for my bike I test rode another 05 with "the tick". It is definitely not the same sound. I've also noticed that my throttle response is also very 'on and off' during...

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. It definitely is coming from the front but sounds more like something is rattling around than a pop or backfire. But like I said, this is a new bike to me so everything is a learning process.

Sorry for reviving an old post. I bought an 05 low mileage FJR and noticed when running after only a minute or two and coming up to a stop or using engine to brake, I hear this same type noise. I was concerned about this but found this post and agree with the cat warming up reply. It does go...

Do yourself a favor and make sure you drill a hole thru the case and bracket and secure it with a pin. It will fly off when you hit a pot hole. It happened to me on my first run with it on.