2016 husqvarna fc350 top end noise

Hey guys i need some help troubleshooting this ticking sound coming from my top end

First off I am replacing the piston with a vertex piston at 50 hrs

Everything went smoothly, but after making sure i was at TDC, installing the cam's, cam chain, and tensioner. Everything went smoothly, i triple checked i was at TDC, set screw cam alignment, and finally getting the chain tensioned. on the start upstart up i find a suprise, a mystery ticking noise. I have troubleshooted the chain tensioner, and basically where i'm at is checking the valve clearances. the left side exhaust lobe is tight by .001in, and the rest are within spec; I am going to shim that and check, if there is still the click i will be replacing the cam chain, and cam chain guides.

I am very lost with everything at the moment, I torque everything, double/triple check timing etc.

I am 95% certain i haven't bent a valve lol

Any guidance on what the problem might be?

Thanks vital boys!