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laflamme · March 23rd, 2020, 10:10 AM

Thank you for the information DannoXYZ. I have no idea how to check the chain stretch. The bike has 12K miles on it if that is any help (probably not). More information below...

The cct was changed with an automatic one a couple years ago and helped a little. Last year it was removed and regreased and installed and seemed to get a little better. When I start the engine cold it is most noticeable kind of a clunking sound, however when the engine is warmed up it quiets down considerably. I called a very reputable shop and the guy said that the mechanical cct is really the way to go as it can extend a little more than the automatic one.

Does this make any sense? Does anyone know where I can find a mechanical one as I see them for the 2008-2012 but not for the earlier gen which I have.

Thanks again for any help you can give me.

March 23rd, 2020, 10:10 AM	#3
laflamme ninjette.org newbie Name: Peter Location: NH Join Date: Jul 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2009 Kawasaki Er-6n Posts: 2	Thank you for the information DannoXYZ. I have no idea how to check the chain stretch. The bike has 12K miles on it if that is any help (probably not). More information below... The cct was changed with an automatic one a couple years ago and helped a little. Last year it was removed and regreased and installed and seemed to get a little better. When I start the engine cold it is most noticeable kind of a clunking sound, however when the engine is warmed up it quiets down considerably. I called a very reputable shop and the guy said that the mechanical cct is really the way to go as it can extend a little more than the automatic one. Does this make any sense? Does anyone know where I can find a mechanical one as I see them for the 2008-2012 but not for the earlier gen which I have. Thanks again for any help you can give me.