I think i really messed up....

illrational · August 31st, 2010, 06:02 PM

Last weekend i took bike apart and shimmed my washers. I also got my rims painted.I put everything back together but now im hearing liek a rattling noise and when im slowing dwn its like a grinding noise. i wish i could tape the noise while im riding. I put on stands and turned wheels and i didnt get the noise. I think i might just take to mechanic because im a lil scared!!!LOL

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Any thoughts gurus?

noche_caliente · September 1st, 2010, 05:11 PM

illrational · September 1st, 2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

What do you mean bump?

PitBull · September 1st, 2010, 07:08 PM

She "bumped" it so it would go to the top of the list so maybe someone will see it and help you out.

scotty · September 1st, 2010, 07:14 PM

Where is the noise comming from? All bolts tight? Gas tank on their well? Comming from the wheels? More Deatils!! =)

illrational · September 1st, 2010, 07:18 PM

Oh ok thanks Noche..I have no idea where it coming from, i thought i was wheels then i thoughtit was engne, i have no idea and icant make it do it on the stands... i torqued all screws accoding to specs

nyczs2k · September 1st, 2010, 07:21 PM

Did you align your wheel correctly? You should also check the amount of slack you have on your chain. Triple check that everything is assembled properly.

Most mechanics are thieves, if you have decent knowledge about bikes, you should figure out the problem on your own. It is in these moments when you really get to know your bike and learn to appreciate the bike that much more!

GL and keep us posted

scotty · September 1st, 2010, 07:21 PM

The wheels on tight? Straight? when you painted the wheels did you remove the tires and get them rebalanced? (Sp?) Im just throwing ideas out. Lol

illrational · September 1st, 2010, 07:48 PM

i didnt get rebalanced, i think everythings tight, i aligned tires using the hash marks o the swwingarm

mikedabike64 · September 1st, 2010, 08:01 PM

could be coming from a strain on the output shaft. (sprocket)

illrational · September 1st, 2010, 08:15 PM

I did also add shogun frame sliders...my chain is snug i can move +- around half inch or so

k-os · September 1st, 2010, 08:24 PM

Bearings were installed into the front rim after the painting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by illrational

i didnt get rebalanced, i think everythings tight, i aligned tires using the hash marks o the swwingarm

Also the swingarm markings aren't very useful when aligning your rear sprocket/tire. I use a MotionPro tool, but I believe an alignment tool can me made for relatively cheap.

backinthesaddleagain · September 1st, 2010, 08:26 PM

1/2" is too tight. The chain tenses up as the suspension moves up and down. IIRC the slack should be 1" to 1 1/4".

nyczs2k · September 1st, 2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by k-os

Bearings were installed into the front rim after the painting?

Also the swingarm markings aren't very useful when aligning your rear sprocket/tire. I use a MotionPro tool, but I believe an alignment tool can me made for relatively cheap.

Swingarm markings are not reliable.

illrational · September 1st, 2010, 08:34 PM

should it be a inch up and a inch down

backinthesaddleagain · September 1st, 2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by illrational

should it be a inch up and a inch down

no pull it up halfway between sprockets, then push it down. total distance between up and down

illrational · September 2nd, 2010, 08:17 AM

What would i do with out yall...i readjusted the chain and the grind is gone, i hope i didnt do too much damage by having it too tight...Thanks again!!!

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 08:25 AM

You should be fine. No worries!

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 08:26 AM

BTW... where's the new pics?

backinthesaddleagain · September 2nd, 2010, 08:29 AM

Glad it worked out.

illrational · September 2nd, 2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

BTW... where's the new pics?

I have one of her with the painted rims on the stands in updated pics.
Matter fact....

August 31st, 2010, 06:02 PM	#1
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	I think i really messed up.... Last weekend i took bike apart and shimmed my washers. I also got my rims painted.I put everything back together but now im hearing liek a rattling noise and when im slowing dwn its like a grinding noise. i wish i could tape the noise while im riding. I put on stands and turned wheels and i didnt get the noise. I think i might just take to mechanic because im a lil scared!!!LOLand Any thoughts gurus? __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 1st, 2010, 05:11 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 1st, 2010, 07:18 PM	#6
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	Oh ok thanks Noche..I have no idea where it coming from, i thought i was wheels then i thoughtit was engne, i have no idea and icant make it do it on the stands... i torqued all screws accoding to specs __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 1st, 2010, 07:48 PM	#9
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	i didnt get rebalanced, i think everythings tight, i aligned tires using the hash marks o the swwingarm __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 1st, 2010, 08:01 PM	#10
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	is the chain too tight? n/t could be coming from a strain on the output shaft. (sprocket)

September 1st, 2010, 07:08 PM	#4
PitBull ninjette.org member Name: Lisa Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 184	She "bumped" it so it would go to the top of the list so maybe someone will see it and help you out.

September 1st, 2010, 07:14 PM	#5
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Where is the noise comming from? All bolts tight? Gas tank on their well? Comming from the wheels? More Deatils!! =)

September 1st, 2010, 07:21 PM	#7
nyczs2k nyczs2k Name: Sam Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja EX250 JAF Posts: 79	Did you align your wheel correctly? You should also check the amount of slack you have on your chain. Triple check that everything is assembled properly. Most mechanics are thieves, if you have decent knowledge about bikes, you should figure out the problem on your own. It is in these moments when you really get to know your bike and learn to appreciate the bike that much more! GL and keep us posted

September 1st, 2010, 08:15 PM	#11
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	I did also add shogun frame sliders...my chain is snug i can move +- around half inch or so __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 1st, 2010, 08:26 PM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	1/2" is too tight. The chain tenses up as the suspension moves up and down. IIRC the slack should be 1" to 1 1/4".

September 1st, 2010, 08:34 PM	#15
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	should it be a inch up and a inch down __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 2nd, 2010, 08:17 AM	#17
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	What would i do with out yall...i readjusted the chain and the grind is gone, i hope i didnt do too much damage by having it too tight...Thanks again!!! __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

September 2nd, 2010, 08:25 AM	#18
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	You should be fine. No worries! __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 2nd, 2010, 08:26 AM	#19
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	BTW... where's the new pics? __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 2nd, 2010, 08:29 AM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Glad it worked out.

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