Clicking/Clacking? Identification help please.

oblivion007 · August 28th, 2012, 05:46 PM

Hey guys, so I have this odd noise coming from my bike. Its like a clacking noise. It clacks twice when taking off from a stop, the first louder than the second and it seems that the same noise appears when I release the clutch to engine brake from a speed that would have the tach read 6k or above in that given gear. So tach is above 6k, I engage the clutch then slowly release it to engine brake and the clacking noise is there. The sound doesn't seem to appear while I'm on the move but I think I heard it while going over some minor bumps on the highway.

I have a feeling its coming from the transmission. Also how many miles would it be wise to replace the clutch plates?

bdavison · August 28th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Check your chain. My guess is that you've got a stretched or buggered link. On acceleration or decal...it hits that front sprocket a little off and jumps into place instead of running smooth.

Might be time for a new chain and sprockets.

oblivion007 · August 28th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

Check your chain. My guess is that you've got a stretched or buggered link. On acceleration or decal...it hits that front sprocket a little off and jumps into place instead of running smooth.

Might be time for a new chain and sprockets.

You are right. My chain is kinked and buggered. At first I thought it was that, I thought the same thing but I disregarded it after the clutch incident. I didn't think of the decel. Thanks for the second opinion.

bdavison · August 29th, 2012, 08:54 AM

Ill tell you this...when you change out the chain, change out the sprockets too, or it will just wreck the new chain.

If yours is a 2008-2012 model, do yourself a favor and get a impact wrench and a 27mm impact socket to get the front sprocket off. Ive actually sheared the end off a 1/2" drive breaker bar trying to get that nut off by hand.

August 28th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#1
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Clicking/Clacking? Identification help please. Hey guys, so I have this odd noise coming from my bike. Its like a clacking noise. It clacks twice when taking off from a stop, the first louder than the second and it seems that the same noise appears when I release the clutch to engine brake from a speed that would have the tach read 6k or above in that given gear. So tach is above 6k, I engage the clutch then slowly release it to engine brake and the clacking noise is there. The sound doesn't seem to appear while I'm on the move but I think I heard it while going over some minor bumps on the highway. I have a feeling its coming from the transmission. Also how many miles would it be wise to replace the clutch plates?

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August 28th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#2
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Check your chain. My guess is that you've got a stretched or buggered link. On acceleration or decal...it hits that front sprocket a little off and jumps into place instead of running smooth. Might be time for a new chain and sprockets.

August 29th, 2012, 08:54 AM	#4
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Ill tell you this...when you change out the chain, change out the sprockets too, or it will just wreck the new chain. If yours is a 2008-2012 model, do yourself a favor and get a impact wrench and a 27mm impact socket to get the front sprocket off. Ive actually sheared the end off a 1/2" drive breaker bar trying to get that nut off by hand.