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September 6th, 2017, 08:31 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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2017 ninja 300 engine noise
Have a new ninja 300 1300 mile on it.Hearing a ticking noise on top of engine.
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September 6th, 2017, 08:50 PM
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Hmmm, could be needing inspection and R&R of the following:
- cam-chain tensioner - valve-clearances - loose spark-plug? Easy compression-test will tell you status of valve-clearance without having to open anything up. Then proceed from there. |
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September 7th, 2017, 06:12 AM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
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Does it change when it warms up?
Have you changed the oil? Is the oil up to the proper level? |
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September 7th, 2017, 06:15 AM
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Perhaps loose header bolt? Exhaust can "tick" if not sealed properly.
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September 7th, 2017, 12:50 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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Changed oil 3 times. I do ride it fast.If it was a car I would say it sounds like valve or lifter noise. Switching to Mobile 1 10w 40 synthetic today. In a couple hours. I guess I'm going to take it to Kawasaki next week. Bought it on June 14.
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September 7th, 2017, 01:16 PM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
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Valve adjustment is not scheduled to be done until 7500 mi. Most of the time the valves will wear tighter than spec, and need to have additional clearance added, so "ticking" (loose valves) shouldn't be very common - especially when new. Does it quiet down when warm? I'm assuming you are using Mobil1 4T - correct? Don't use the standard auto Mobil 1 10W-40. |
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September 7th, 2017, 05:08 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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No doesn't quiet down warmed up. I ride it to work and back. 20 miles one way. And I do open it up a lot. I was thinking maybe values. I changed oil again today. Switched to synthetic Mobile 1 K&N oil filter. That's the best I could find around here.
Thanks everyone for advice. Mike Baker Jr. |
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September 7th, 2017, 05:11 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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This is my first bike.Can anyone recommend a good spark plug?
Thanks again. Mike |
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September 7th, 2017, 07:57 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
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sounds like the cam chain tensioner. I had a similar noise in my 08. bought a new cct and it went away.....for about a week. I've heard a manual cct isn't as noisey
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September 7th, 2017, 08:14 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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Yes I'm using mobile 1 4t motorcycle oil synthetic 10w40. Hanged it tonight before I came to work. Sounded good for a while then got bad again. Can I put a manual tensioner on my bike. And should I do that or just take it back to Kawasaki?
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September 7th, 2017, 08:20 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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And again thanks for info. It's great to be able to talk to someone else about this.
Thank U Mike |
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September 7th, 2017, 08:41 PM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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If it's under warranty, I'd certainly make the Kaw hierarchy fix it before doing any work that could allow them to claim that you voided the warranty.
And welcome to the board, Michael! |
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September 7th, 2017, 08:55 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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Thank U, Triple Jim I will do that tomorrow morning.
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September 7th, 2017, 09:40 PM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
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September 8th, 2017, 08:25 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: 47393
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Took bike in today. The owner listened to it told me he thought it was the chain tensioner. Said they have never had any problems out of that motor. Told me it would stop doing it eventually.
Thanks all Mike. |
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September 8th, 2017, 09:00 PM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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Make sure it's documented that you presented the problem to the dealer on that date and don't hesitate to go back in a few thousand miles when it's still doing it.
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September 9th, 2017, 12:21 PM
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September 10th, 2017, 07:05 AM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
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A new tensioner isn't going to be expensive or hard to install, so I would think they would want to replace it under warranty as to avoid any damage that an incorrectly adjusted cam chain may cause. Simple, quick, inexpensive fix at this point. Not so much later. I might push for it. |
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October 14th, 2017, 10:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: john
Location: Champlin,Mn
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DEALER B.S.!
Go back and get that in writing. The early 250s had a crappy C.T. design and supposedly the later design is better-I put a manual in my '02. That said anything can happen to mass produced items. Pieces can be flawed, broken spring, machining chip etc. If the dealer was reputable he'd take the time (2 bolts) to try a new one or at least take it out for inspection. If it heals itself then you have a miracle bike.
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