August 4th, 2012, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Annoying lever rattle
Well since I've had my bike I've had this annoying rattle once I got up passed 6k rpm that I just couldn't figure out where it was coming. It bothered me because I thought it was the engine and that there was some unforeseen damage...
Anyways, long story short I was riding yesterday and discovered that the rattle is my clutch lever that was rattling because of how close I like to keep my clutch pulls to the handle bars. I need ideas on how to make the lever not rattle. Go! |
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August 4th, 2012, 11:56 PM | #2 | |
I told you bro
Name: Noor
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you could also try putting a washer in between the lever and the housing that the main bolt goes through. Make sure it's thin enough that it doesn't cause your lever to stick. You may even want to JB weld/glue (the washer not the lever ) it in place if you find one that gives you the perfect fit. OEM replacement: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-2007-Ka...250d77&vxp=mtr (not sure if the cheapest ones available online, do some research and save some money) ~17 dollars Last futzed with by Monkeytofu; August 4th, 2012 at 11:59 PM. Reason: holy grammar errors batman |
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August 4th, 2012, 11:58 PM | #3 |
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Well I just ordered some adjustable ones off ebay. Hope it fixes it.
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August 5th, 2012, 12:01 AM | #4 |
I told you bro
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August 5th, 2012, 12:10 AM | #5 | |
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*goes to cancel order* Anyways, to answer your question I'm running stock levers. |
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August 5th, 2012, 12:32 AM | #6 | |
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Good thing we caught it :O Strange. Maybe it just changed from year to year. I always hear about these rattle issues from people but it hasn't affected me. I'm going to assume your handle bars are straight and the rest of the bike is in normal condition. Give the washer thing a try. You could make your own as well: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/My_clut...rev_the_engine But I'd recommend against it unless you have the steady hand for it. |
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August 5th, 2012, 01:03 AM | #7 | |
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Handlebars look pretty straight to me. The engine just naturally vibrates so much it doesn't help. I'll look into the washer idea. I thought about the shim thing before but it doesn't look like it'll be something do able in a way I'd be comfortable with. |
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August 5th, 2012, 11:42 AM | #8 |
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Frugal shims - cut from coke cans
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August 5th, 2012, 06:10 PM | #9 |
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Mine rattles at 8k. Unless I am on the highway. In which case it doesn't rattle until about 80 MPH.
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August 7th, 2012, 05:10 PM | #10 |
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Strange. mine doesn't rattle at all, and I have a lot of free play. Perhaps add some grease to the points above and below the lever where the lever contacts the perch? Tighten the bolt and lock nut? Upgrade to EX500 perch and lever?
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August 7th, 2012, 11:47 PM | #11 |
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August 8th, 2012, 08:39 AM | #12 |
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August 9th, 2012, 09:17 PM | #13 |
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Ordered! XD
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