o.k bikes back together and mot'd. but i got a significant tappet noise, that i'm sure wasn't there before? gotta take the bike a hundred miles to my new residency, so wanted to see if i can cure it before io go?

anyway i've studied the manual and read the archives/articles on the net regarding the subject.

but in my pre adjustment tinkering recon mission i developed some uncertainties.

once i've re installed the freshly cleaned (oil free) tappet back into it's lifter and i extend the pushrod back into the tappet cup. when do i stop?

i'm assuming i stop the intance i can see the spring starting to contract? then back off the turn and a half and tighten it all up.

am i thinking right?

any tips on this subject before i go ahead with the adjustment tomorrow are much appreciated.

thanks in advance.