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Update: as far as the cam chain tensioner goes when I say I tightened it all the way I just mean I lightly seated it and then backed it out about 1/8 turn. I've rode at least 50 miles since then and all has been well with that. So for the overheating, I just assumed that it was overheating...

So I went ahead and tightened the cam chain tensioner all the way and the knocking completely disappeared from the top end. Still a little noise at idle that sounds like it's coming from the crank case but I basically have to put my ear down next to it to hear it. Even that noise completely...

Bike: 1972 Honda CB750 K2 This bike apparently hasn't touched asphalt for 15 years before I acquired it. Mostly garage stored. Wouldn't start at the guy's shop but would turn over. Brought it home and cleaned the carbs and the gas tank thoroughly. Started up first try and drove well. Ran a...