Whats wrong with my baby?? Ticking noise??

greenmachine · August 14th, 2013, 11:36 AM

Last night as I was pulling into my garage I noticed the bike was making a weird ticking noise, but I figured I was tired and it was just all in my head, but I woke up today and rode the bike around for a bit and the noise is still there! Is this a common issue? Possibly just need to change my oil? Maybe its my two brothers exhaust?

I'm not very bike-engine savy and idk what to do or whats wrong :/

csmith12 · August 14th, 2013, 11:49 AM

Low on oil?
Time for an oil change?
Time for a valve adjustment?
Chain to tight?
Chain not clean/lubed?

How many miles and when was the last service?

greenmachine · August 14th, 2013, 11:53 AM

Oil less than half, but it looks ******, I havent done anything from when I bought the bike at 14k and its at 15.5k now. Chain seems to have 1inch up and down.

I can provide video if youd like, just tell me what to record.

Edit: Chain not lubed.

csmith12 · August 14th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Well then....

Start with an oil change and chain lube.

And maybe your ticking will go away.

Aggrotech · August 14th, 2013, 11:59 AM

dude i just experienced the same exact thing today!

Happens in low gears, often when downshifting/slowing down or just accelerated and letting go of the throttle..i'll hear tick tick tick and it'll stop, dont hear it when accelerating..Couldnt quite tell but i believe it stopped after 10 or so mins of riding around.

Hope you figure out teh issue.

*edit*
sounds like its coming from the radiator. or anywhere in that general vicinity.

greenmachine · August 14th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Well then....

Start with an oil change and chain lube.

And maybe your ticking will go away.

Okay, I'll be doing that today, I'll post weather or not that solves it after

CC Cowboy · August 14th, 2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachine

Okay, I'll be doing that today, I'll post weather or not that solves it after

I'm thinking rain, whether you know it or not!

greenmachine · August 14th, 2013, 01:53 PM

Is there a guide somewhere on how to do a full service to the bike? Or a page that links a guide on each task?

Lychee · August 14th, 2013, 02:10 PM

Its called a factory service manual. Ask for it at the Kawasaki parts counter.

bob706 · August 14th, 2013, 02:36 PM

sounds like the cam chain tensioner. the kawi click

greenmachine · August 14th, 2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

sounds like the cam chain tensioner. the kawi click

Sounds common? what exactly is wrong with my cam chain tensioner? Is it an easy fix?

bob706 · August 14th, 2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachine

Sounds common? what exactly is wrong with my cam chain tensioner? Is it an easy fix?

nothing wrong with it. I replaced mine three years ago and the clicking came back. just something they are prone to do from what I researched. you might want to remove the cct and dunk it in oil for a while. tried that once and it cured the click for a bit. you could also go with a manual cct.

greenmachine · August 16th, 2013, 04:08 PM

Update:

I changed my oil and my throttle is suuuuuuuuuuuper smooth now its amazing, but the ticking noise is still there, my dad says its my valves and its not a big deal, doesnt sound like anything is wrong to him.

scorch · March 6th, 2014, 05:32 PM

i replaced my cct with a manual one and now the tick is gone in mine. Id pull your cct, its not hard and reset it. Usually the noise will disappear for a bit.

komohana · March 7th, 2014, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachine

Update:

I changed my oil and my throttle is suuuuuuuuuuuper smooth now its amazing, but the ticking noise is still there, my dad says its my valves and its not a big deal, doesnt sound like anything is wrong to him.

don't sit on that for too long...
not sure what the adjustment interval on the transformers are...
find out and address accordingly..

roger
out

Bigballsofpaint · March 7th, 2014, 08:08 AM

If you have 15.5k on it now it is past time for a valve adjustment. It is recommended to be done every 7.5k miles. Do you know if it was performed by the previous owner(s)?? If your at 15.5 and it hasnt had one yet then you are definitely overdue and it could very well be the ticking. It's also not something that isn't a "big deal" as it can cause many issues if it is in fact bad.

Time to open that sucker up

408junglist · March 7th, 2014, 10:33 AM

Since these 250's rev much higher, it's best to always keep an eye on your oil and oil change intervals. Since I ride mine very aggressive I actually change my oil every 2,000 miles. Yes that's overkill but I'm hard on that motor. Now that oil is squared away, the ticking is coming from the Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT). It is VERY COMMON in our bikes for this part to fail. Order an APE Manual CCT and watch some youtube videos on how to install it and adjust it. You'll be fine after that.
http://store.schnitzracing.com/ape-m...nja-250-08-13/

fry1024 · March 7th, 2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

sounds like the cam chain tensioner. the kawi click

+1

August 14th, 2013, 11:36 AM	#1
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	Whats wrong with my baby?? Ticking noise?? Last night as I was pulling into my garage I noticed the bike was making a weird ticking noise, but I figured I was tired and it was just all in my head, but I woke up today and rode the bike around for a bit and the noise is still there! Is this a common issue? Possibly just need to change my oil? Maybe its my two brothers exhaust? I'm not very bike-engine savy and idk what to do or whats wrong :/

August 14th, 2013, 11:49 AM	#2
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August 14th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Well then.... Start with an oil change and chain lube. And maybe your ticking will go away. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 14th, 2013, 02:10 PM	#9
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Its called a factory service manual. Ask for it at the Kawasaki parts counter. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

August 14th, 2013, 02:36 PM	#10
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	sounds like the cam chain tensioner. the kawi click __________________________________________________ http://sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/

August 14th, 2013, 11:53 AM	#3
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	Oil less than half, but it looks ******, I havent done anything from when I bought the bike at 14k and its at 15.5k now. Chain seems to have 1inch up and down. I can provide video if youd like, just tell me what to record. Edit: Chain not lubed.

August 14th, 2013, 11:59 AM	#5
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	dude i just experienced the same exact thing today! Happens in low gears, often when downshifting/slowing down or just accelerated and letting go of the throttle..i'll hear tick tick tick and it'll stop, dont hear it when accelerating..Couldnt quite tell but i believe it stopped after 10 or so mins of riding around. Hope you figure out teh issue. edit sounds like its coming from the radiator. or anywhere in that general vicinity.

August 14th, 2013, 01:53 PM	#8
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	Is there a guide somewhere on how to do a full service to the bike? Or a page that links a guide on each task?

August 16th, 2013, 04:08 PM	#13
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	Update: I changed my oil and my throttle is suuuuuuuuuuuper smooth now its amazing, but the ticking noise is still there, my dad says its my valves and its not a big deal, doesnt sound like anything is wrong to him.

March 6th, 2014, 05:32 PM	#14
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	i replaced my cct with a manual one and now the tick is gone in mine. Id pull your cct, its not hard and reset it. Usually the noise will disappear for a bit.

March 7th, 2014, 08:08 AM	#16
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	If you have 15.5k on it now it is past time for a valve adjustment. It is recommended to be done every 7.5k miles. Do you know if it was performed by the previous owner(s)?? If your at 15.5 and it hasnt had one yet then you are definitely overdue and it could very well be the ticking. It's also not something that isn't a "big deal" as it can cause many issues if it is in fact bad. Time to open that sucker up

March 7th, 2014, 10:33 AM	#17
408junglist ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Here ya go Since these 250's rev much higher, it's best to always keep an eye on your oil and oil change intervals. Since I ride mine very aggressive I actually change my oil every 2,000 miles. Yes that's overkill but I'm hard on that motor. Now that oil is squared away, the ticking is coming from the Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT). It is VERY COMMON in our bikes for this part to fail. Order an APE Manual CCT and watch some youtube videos on how to install it and adjust it. You'll be fine after that. http://store.schnitzracing.com/ape-m...nja-250-08-13/

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