Unusual sound when starting my bike

[Damaraland]

Hi All,

Recently (well, yesterday) my 2007 F650GS started making a new, unusual sound when I start it.  It's kind of a tapping / clicking noise that comes from the engine.  It goes away after about 5 seconds.

I made a recording with my phone, sounds a bit different, but maybe it's enough for a wise old wild dog to make a diagnosis or send me in the right direction.  You can download the the file here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7548611/F650_Startup_Noise.mp3

Thanks,
Ruan

 

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