Oil leak AND ticking noise

Cra1g · August 22nd, 2016, 09:54 AM

So there's definitely an oil leak coming from what looks to be the front-left portion of the valve cover gasket. Time for a new gasket? Looks like it should be a cheap and easy fix if that's the case..

Furthermore, I have a slight ticking noise that many people in the past have attributed to loose valves, so it may need an adjustment. I took it into the shop a couple of months ago and they did a valve adjustment, but maybe there are still some that are out of spec?

Here's a video of the ticking noise: https://youtu.be/0c0HCdZ196o

VaFish · August 22nd, 2016, 10:05 AM

Did you try tightening the bolts on the valve cover? 87 IN lbs

hfd1 tuner · August 22nd, 2016, 10:11 AM

Fresh valve cover bolt grommets with a new valve cover gasket will fix you up. Make sure you clean all the goop out of the groove the VC gasket sits in. Adjust your valve per the service manual paying very close attention to the adjuster nut specs.

Cra1g · August 22nd, 2016, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfd1 tuner

Fresh valve cover bolt grommets with a new valve cover gasket will fix you up. Make sure you clean all the goop out of the groove the VC gasket sits in. Adjust your valve per the service manual paying very close attention to the adjuster nut specs.

Do you have part numbers for those grommets? Not quite sure what you're referring to.

AwDang · August 22nd, 2016, 11:20 AM

http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/...9183#sch433963

that link should take you right to all of the parts.
#92055 x4
#11009A x2
#11009 X1

Ghostt · August 22nd, 2016, 11:43 AM

If your ordering new gasket, be sure to get all of them
# 11009, 11009A, and 92055

Nothing is more annoying than forgetting a gasket, and have it leak, don't be cheap, and save yourself a possible headache.

Be careful not to overtighten the valve cover bolts, you could possibly break them, cheap Japanese bolts don't like to be overtightened.

Cra1g · August 22nd, 2016, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwDang

http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/...9183#sch433963

that link should take you right to all of the parts.
#92055 x4
#11009A x2
#11009 X1

Thanks!

Ghostt · August 22nd, 2016, 12:07 PM

Those are just part numbers for the diagram.

The actual part numbers are as follows,

11009-1575 GASKET X 2
11009-1574 GASKET,CYLINDER HEAD X 1
92055-1225 RING-O,HEAD COVER BOL X 4

Cra1g · August 22nd, 2016, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Those are just part numbers for the diagram.

The actual part numbers are as follows,

11009-1575 GASKET X 2
11009-1574 GASKET,CYLINDER HEAD X 1
92055-1225 RING-O,HEAD COVER BOL X 4

Yeah, luckily I figured that out right before I called the local dealer. Haha

Ghostt · August 22nd, 2016, 06:13 PM

Good deal, it's important to remember NOT to over tighten the bolts.

I personally use a 1/4" drive set on almost the whole bike Less tendencies to over torque/tighten. Add to that I've changed over most of the fasteners to stainless steel allen heads, and some titanium as well, not only for looks, but for a better fastener.

There are a few things I break out the 3/8" but not many.

Cra1g · August 24th, 2016, 06:03 AM

To get to the valve cover, do you need to remove the two coils? I've already unbolted the entire front engine mount with the radiator and moved it all forward just slightly, but the coils are still kind of in the way.

Cra1g · September 3rd, 2016, 01:47 PM

So I adjusted the valves, replaced the gasket, and put it all back together. I also cleaned the air filter since the gas tank was already off (the air filter was mounted in sideways. WTF.)

I'm still hearing a ticking noise, though. Also, when I give it throttle, it doesn't respond but then it finally will. Didn't have this problem before. Maybe doing something with the air filter caused it?

https://youtu.be/PzA0ofLD0ro

EDIT: So I took it out for a 15-20 minute ride and it rode pretty well and no longer had unresponsive throttle. Yay.

trident · September 4th, 2016, 01:25 PM

The ticking could be this:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cam_cha...sioner_removal

Here's the sound mine was making

https://youtu.be/63BYlPWJqEM

August 22nd, 2016, 10:11 AM	#3
hfd1 tuner ninjette.org member Name: charles Location: Sugar Hill GA. Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): many mostly racebikes cbr565 fzr490 ex250ish Posts: 40	Fresh valve cover bolt grommets with a new valve cover gasket will fix you up. Make sure you clean all the goop out of the groove the VC gasket sits in. Adjust your valve per the service manual paying very close attention to the adjuster nut specs.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 22nd, 2016, 11:43 AM	#6
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	If your ordering new gasket, be sure to get all of them # 11009, 11009A, and 92055 Nothing is more annoying than forgetting a gasket, and have it leak, don't be cheap, and save yourself a possible headache. Be careful not to overtighten the valve cover bolts, you could possibly break them, cheap Japanese bolts don't like to be overtightened. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

August 22nd, 2016, 12:07 PM	#8
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Those are just part numbers for the diagram. The actual part numbers are as follows, 11009-1575 GASKET X 2 11009-1574 GASKET,CYLINDER HEAD X 1 92055-1225 RING-O,HEAD COVER BOL X 4 __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

August 22nd, 2016, 06:13 PM	#10
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Good deal, it's important to remember NOT to over tighten the bolts. I personally use a 1/4" drive set on almost the whole bike Less tendencies to over torque/tighten. Add to that I've changed over most of the fasteners to stainless steel allen heads, and some titanium as well, not only for looks, but for a better fastener. There are a few things I break out the 3/8" but not many. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

September 3rd, 2016, 01:47 PM	#12
Cra1g ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 210	So I adjusted the valves, replaced the gasket, and put it all back together. I also cleaned the air filter since the gas tank was already off (the air filter was mounted in sideways. WTF.) I'm still hearing a ticking noise, though. Also, when I give it throttle, it doesn't respond but then it finally will. Didn't have this problem before. Maybe doing something with the air filter caused it? https://youtu.be/PzA0ofLD0ro EDIT: So I took it out for a 15-20 minute ride and it rode pretty well and no longer had unresponsive throttle. Yay. Last futzed with by Cra1g; September 4th, 2016 at 07:52 AM.

August 22nd, 2016, 09:54 AM	#1
Cra1g ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 210	Oil leak AND ticking noise So there's definitely an oil leak coming from what looks to be the front-left portion of the valve cover gasket. Time for a new gasket? Looks like it should be a cheap and easy fix if that's the case.. Furthermore, I have a slight ticking noise that many people in the past have attributed to loose valves, so it may need an adjustment. I took it into the shop a couple of months ago and they did a valve adjustment, but maybe there are still some that are out of spec? Here's a video of the ticking noise: https://youtu.be/0c0HCdZ196o

August 22nd, 2016, 10:05 AM	#2
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Did you try tightening the bolts on the valve cover? 87 IN lbs

August 22nd, 2016, 11:20 AM	#5
AwDang ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: SW VA Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 286, 296, 599, 799 Posts: 436	http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/...9183#sch433963 that link should take you right to all of the parts. #92055 x4 #11009A x2 #11009 X1

August 24th, 2016, 06:03 AM	#11
Cra1g ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 210	To get to the valve cover, do you need to remove the two coils? I've already unbolted the entire front engine mount with the radiator and moved it all forward just slightly, but the coils are still kind of in the way.

September 4th, 2016, 01:25 PM	#13
trident ninjette.org newbie Name: trident Location: Kentucky Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	The ticking could be this: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cam_cha...sioner_removal Here's the sound mine was making https://youtu.be/63BYlPWJqEM

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