June 8th, 2018, 07:56 PM | #1 |
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Engine noise around 6grand and up?
Hi,
I seek guidance here; long time Ninja 250 rider, adorer, mechanic. Recently bought a friends 1996 and at about 6 grand she has a noise. Pretty sure it's not normal. Bike sat for many years and only has 1900 miles! Right?! It's not a valve sound. Dare i say it sounds chainish because its not buzzing like a loose part, noott tapping like valves. Hmmm... She winds right up great. Seems strong. New oil and filter a few hundred ago. I cleaned the can tensioner and it's not that. Because when i first set it it didnt take and made the cam chain noise. Definitely not that. Timing chain? |
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June 8th, 2018, 07:59 PM | #2 |
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96 w/ 1900 miles, engine noise at and above 6 grand?
Hi,
I seek guidance here; long time Ninja 250 rider, adorer, mechanic. Recently bought a friends 1996 and at about 6 grand she has a noise. Pretty sure it's not normal. Bike sat for many years and only has 1900 miles! Right?! It's not a valve sound. Dare i say it sounds chainish because its not buzzing like a loose part, noott tapping like valves. Hmmm... She winds right up great. Seems strong. New oil and filter a few hundred ago. I cleaned the can tensioner and it's not that. Because when i first set it it didnt take and made the cam chain noise. Definitely not that. Timing chain? |
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June 8th, 2018, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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cam chain = timing chain
can you make a short video of it and post a link to youtube, might help with diagnosis.
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June 10th, 2018, 01:44 PM | #4 |
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June 11th, 2018, 05:42 AM | #5 |
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I don't hear anything alarming, ride on.
(just the pistons looking for a way out , I kid, I kid)
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June 11th, 2018, 06:03 AM | #6 |
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Thanks z1 !
Outside confirmation is comforting. I'm not always able to trust my senses when i am uncertain. |
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June 11th, 2018, 07:10 AM | #7 |
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Sounds fine to me as well.
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June 11th, 2018, 08:41 AM | #8 |
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Sounds pretty nice to my ears
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