Sounds like metal scraping at high RPM?

Brian85 · June 21st, 2011, 06:39 PM

Whenever I am at around 10k RPM or higher my bike makes a noise that sounds like metal scrapping or dragging against something. Anyone know what this could be?

Kevin2109 · June 21st, 2011, 06:49 PM

Brakes?

Live2ride · June 21st, 2011, 06:51 PM

check oil level?

kkim · June 21st, 2011, 06:53 PM

clutch lever vibrating?

"A" · June 22nd, 2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian85

Whenever I am at around 10k RPM or higher my bike makes a noise that sounds like metal scrapping or dragging against something. Anyone know what this could be?

Bike moving at speed or just parked on center stand?

Chain well lubed?

Brian85 · June 22nd, 2011, 11:43 AM

happens when im out riding, only above 10k

going to re lube the chain tomorrow if the rain stops and then take it out again

"A" · June 22nd, 2011, 12:00 PM

You can try and diagnose the problem while the engine is running, bike parked on the centerstand.. even while it's raining

Brian85 · June 22nd, 2011, 12:54 PM

yea but i honestly dont feel like standing out in the rain to do that when i can do it once the rain stops

Donnyd21 · June 22nd, 2011, 05:08 PM

I think he meant running

seanski41 · June 23rd, 2011, 07:40 AM

Push down on the clutch lever when it starts making the noise... it's probably that vibrating. Give a search, it's a common issue.

Sixringz · June 23rd, 2011, 08:15 AM

Thats when my bike has a jingling metal sound.. now I'm thinking it could be the clutch level like the other guys were saying?

Jesse8931 · June 27th, 2011, 10:04 AM

My clutch lever rattles around 8k all you do is hold the clutch lever and see if it still makes that noise

pushkin · June 27th, 2011, 11:05 AM

i think i had the same problem ...
i took it to the shop and ended up replacing the chain and cogwheel.

whatitstrue · June 27th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian85

Whenever I am at around 10k RPM or higher my bike makes a noise that sounds like metal scrapping or dragging against something. Anyone know what this could be?

Does it sound like an engine problem or something external?

If its internal, Cam chain tensioner maybe?

pushkin · July 24th, 2011, 04:27 AM

Any words of wisdom on this one ?
i think i'm experiencing the same problem now - buzzing sound at 10RPM ...

CZroe · July 27th, 2011, 11:34 AM

I had a bad master link on a chain that would sometimes scrape the sprocket cover as it passed around the front sprocket.

Felipe the Ant · July 27th, 2011, 05:06 PM

Mine makes a jingling noise too around 9k rpm. I think it's the timing chain

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Felipe the Ant

Mine makes a jingling noise too around 9k rpm. I think it's the timing chain

Same here! Let me know if you figure out what it is. It's not a steady rattle its sort of a sporadic jingle.

pushkin · July 28th, 2011, 02:15 AM

the noise stops when squeezing the clutch if it helps ...

Mekkakat · July 28th, 2011, 06:22 AM

Mine ALSO makes this same noise at almost exactly 9k :/

Kevin2109 · July 28th, 2011, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pushkin

the noise stops when squeezing the clutch if it helps ...

its your clutch lever then!
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JLinde1339 · July 28th, 2011, 07:42 AM

Now that we're on the subject of clutch levers, how much play should there be in the clutch lever? On my 01, there seems to be about half an inch or so of movement of the lever before I see some movement on the transmission. Should there be that much? I'm assuming that its slack in the clutch cable. I haven't ridden the bike yet, just trying to go over any possible problems before I take it on the road.
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Kevin2109 · July 28th, 2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JLinde1339

Now that we're on the subject of clutch levers, how much play should there be in the clutch lever? On my 01, there seems to be about half an inch or so of movement of the lever before I see some movement on the transmission. Should there be that much? I'm assuming that its slack in the clutch cable. I haven't ridden the bike yet, just trying to go over any possible problems before I take it on the road.
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I wouldnt worry about it. Ride her first then address what need to be addressed

Go out and have fun!

Ps: Mine has about that much play too and I dont hear anything

June 21st, 2011, 06:39 PM	#1
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"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	You can try and diagnose the problem while the engine is running, bike parked on the centerstand.. even while it's raining

June 22nd, 2011, 12:54 PM	#8
Brian85 ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Boston Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	yea but i honestly dont feel like standing out in the rain to do that when i can do it once the rain stops

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Donnyd21 ninjette.org member Name: Donny Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 36	I think he meant running

June 23rd, 2011, 07:40 AM	#10
seanski41 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Capital District, NY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Push down on the clutch lever when it starts making the noise... it's probably that vibrating. Give a search, it's a common issue.

June 23rd, 2011, 08:15 AM	#11
Sixringz ninjette.org member Name: Andy Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 51	Thats when my bike has a jingling metal sound.. now I'm thinking it could be the clutch level like the other guys were saying?

June 27th, 2011, 10:04 AM	#12
Jesse8931 ninjette.org guru Name: Jesse Location: Ann arbor mi Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374	My clutch lever rattles around 8k all you do is hold the clutch lever and see if it still makes that noise

June 27th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#13
pushkin ninjette.org member Name: Itay Location: Israel Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 17	i think i had the same problem ... i took it to the shop and ended up replacing the chain and cogwheel.

July 24th, 2011, 04:27 AM	#15
pushkin ninjette.org member Name: Itay Location: Israel Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 17	Any words of wisdom on this one ? i think i'm experiencing the same problem now - buzzing sound at 10RPM ...

July 27th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#16
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I had a bad master link on a chain that would sometimes scrape the sprocket cover as it passed around the front sprocket.

July 27th, 2011, 05:06 PM	#17
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	Mine makes a jingling noise too around 9k rpm. I think it's the timing chain

July 28th, 2011, 02:15 AM	#19
pushkin ninjette.org member Name: Itay Location: Israel Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 17	the noise stops when squeezing the clutch if it helps ...

July 28th, 2011, 06:22 AM	#20
Mekkakat Eternal Noob Name: Chase Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): "Blanka" 07' Ninja 250 Posts: 247	Mine ALSO makes this same noise at almost exactly 9k :/

July 28th, 2011, 07:42 AM	#22
JLinde1339 Fighterer in Training Name: Joshua Location: Schenectady, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250R Posts: 316	Now that we're on the subject of clutch levers, how much play should there be in the clutch lever? On my 01, there seems to be about half an inch or so of movement of the lever before I see some movement on the transmission. Should there be that much? I'm assuming that its slack in the clutch cable. I haven't ridden the bike yet, just trying to go over any possible problems before I take it on the road. Posted via Mobile Device