I have no idea what I'm doing

TBC · March 28th, 2012, 07:12 PM

The title just about sums up my current technical (heck, perhaps even riding) experience with my Ninja. Maybe it's in my head, but I think the engine sounds different from when I bought it. Less solid, much more "empty." It's as if there's this slight rattle or click mixed in with the engine noise. I might just be going nuts, but here's a link to an audio sample just in-case: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/40723606/Nin...0%20Sounds.m4a

I haven't done any maintenance on the bike except for changing the oil.

Trailerboy531 · March 28th, 2012, 07:20 PM

WOAH. DO NOT TURN THE BIKE ON AGAIN.

Dude, you have a serious engine problem if you listen closely...

You'll hear it sounds fine. Did I scare ya?

lgk · March 28th, 2012, 07:26 PM

how many miles does it have?

reaperw · March 28th, 2012, 07:27 PM

how many km you have on her.Have you ever had your valves adjusted

Jono · March 28th, 2012, 07:28 PM

Mmmhm. Sounds like a pregen ninja 250 to me.

But I hear that emptyish sound too. My friends 07 sounds like that as well. But mine sounds a little more solid. It is weird to explain. I think they are all just a little different. Haha. I have no explanation. Possibly it is my bike that is messed up.

TBC · March 28th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

You'll hear it sounds fine. Did I scare ya?

Nope! Not at all. Didn't have me whatsoever. Not at all scared. Nope. Totally fine...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

how many miles does it have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaperw

how many km you have on her.Have you ever had your valves adjusted

4k miles. I have absolutely no idea if the valves have ever been adjusted (I don't even know what that means).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Mmmhm. Sounds like a pregen ninja 250 to me.

But I hear that emptyish sound too. My friends 07 sounds like that as well. But mine sounds a little more solid. It is weird to explain. I think they are all just a little different. Haha. I have no explanation. Possibly it is my bike that is messed up.

I think this is a change, so that's why I asked.

CynicalC · March 28th, 2012, 07:39 PM

Sounds like normal ticking valves to me. Could be a little on the loose side but that's a good thing.

Trailerboy531 · March 28th, 2012, 07:40 PM

if you only have 4k on the bike then unless the previous owner (I'm assuming there was one) was screwing around for fun your valves likely haven't been adjusted and don't need to be until 8k. Your bike sounds fine don't trip. Go out and ride!

TBC · March 29th, 2012, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the help guys!

Jono · March 29th, 2012, 08:31 PM

If the previous owner never did the initial 500 mile valve service they may be out of spec. But I wouldn't really worry about it. Your gonna want to check them at 6000 miles so just wait till then. FYI: You should check the valve clearances every 6000 miles with the pregens.

March 28th, 2012, 07:12 PM	#1
TBC ninjette.org guru Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F Posts: 308	I have no idea what I'm doing The title just about sums up my current technical (heck, perhaps even riding) experience with my Ninja. Maybe it's in my head, but I think the engine sounds different from when I bought it. Less solid, much more "empty." It's as if there's this slight rattle or click mixed in with the engine noise. I might just be going nuts, but here's a link to an audio sample just in-case: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/40723606/Nin...0%20Sounds.m4a I haven't done any maintenance on the bike except for changing the oil.

March 28th, 2012, 07:39 PM	#7
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Sounds like normal ticking valves to me. Could be a little on the loose side but that's a good thing. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

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March 28th, 2012, 07:20 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	WOAH. DO NOT TURN THE BIKE ON AGAIN. Dude, you have a serious engine problem if you listen closely... You'll hear it sounds fine. Did I scare ya?

March 28th, 2012, 07:26 PM	#3
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	how many miles does it have?

March 28th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#4
reaperw ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: newmarket Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 191	how many km you have on her.Have you ever had your valves adjusted

March 28th, 2012, 07:28 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Mmmhm. Sounds like a pregen ninja 250 to me. But I hear that emptyish sound too. My friends 07 sounds like that as well. But mine sounds a little more solid. It is weird to explain. I think they are all just a little different. Haha. I have no explanation. Possibly it is my bike that is messed up.

March 28th, 2012, 07:40 PM	#8
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	if you only have 4k on the bike then unless the previous owner (I'm assuming there was one) was screwing around for fun your valves likely haven't been adjusted and don't need to be until 8k. Your bike sounds fine don't trip. Go out and ride!

March 29th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#9
TBC ninjette.org guru Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F Posts: 308	Thanks for the help guys!

March 29th, 2012, 08:31 PM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	If the previous owner never did the initial 500 mile valve service they may be out of spec. But I wouldn't really worry about it. Your gonna want to check them at 6000 miles so just wait till then. FYI: You should check the valve clearances every 6000 miles with the pregens.