New Ninja 1 week old making Noise need input ?

Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Hi all

Purchased 2 new 2011 ninja 250s. One for me and for wife. Now the wifes ninja when its not even On.. Every now and then will make a noise . Best way to describe it lol would be like a squuezing a clowns toys. Honkkkk Not to loud and last about 1 seconds and can happen 3 times within 5 mins or not happen at all for 3 hours ?

The only thing i did was install frame sliders and had a hell of time doing it. So i wonder if i ended up doing something, Possible with the Hose thats hooked to Rad since i had to work around it for the frame sliders ?

The bikes has no problems and runs fine. Any ideas would be apreciated

Thanks

jamesio · June 28th, 2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renx30

Hi all

Purchased 2 new 2011 ninja 250s. One for me and for wife. Now the wifes ninja when its not even On.. Every now and then will make a noise . Best way to describe it lol would be like a squuezing a clowns toys. Honkkkk Not to loud and last about 1 seconds and can happen 3 times within 5 mins or not happen at all for 3 hours ?

The only thing i did was install frame sliders and had a hell of time doing it. So i wonder if i ended up doing something, Possible with the Hose thats hooked to Rad since i had to work around it for the frame sliders ?

The bikes has no problems and runs fine. Any ideas would be apreciated

Thanks

Is it kind of like a whiney noise? If so, no worries, your ninjette is just trying to talk to you

Mine talks too sometimes when she's off...just wants to go out for a ride thats all.

aka

it's just pressure releasing from the gas tank

Live2ride · June 28th, 2011, 08:52 AM

It's common with all our 250's for the gas tank to build up pressure and have said pressure released making a whining sound. This happens with mine all the time, next time u hear it, just open the gas cap to release the pressure and the noise should go away. Most members here think it's the way our 250's talk to us

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Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 08:56 AM

I thought it was the Gas tank as well. But the bike has 10km on it. Only drove it like 5 times. for 5 mins

It sounds like a Fart almost. Is this the gas tank issue lol ? Thanks for quick replies

I have already opened the gas tank a few times as well. But the noise happens so fast i dont have time to confirm if opening tank resolves it

Live2ride · June 28th, 2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Renx30

I thought it was the Gas tank as well. But the bike has 10km on it. Only drove it like 5 times. for 5 mins

It sounds like a Fart almost. Is this the gas tank issue lol ? Thanks for quick replies

I have already opened the gas tank a few times as well. But the noise happens so fast i dont have time to confirm if opening tank resolves it

This all depends, are you talking about the high pitch left cheek sneak or the rumbling, deep toned whitey tighty ripper?

Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 09:05 AM

Imagine Honking a clowns Nose LMAP Honk !! hehe thats the sound

Live2ride · June 28th, 2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Renx30

Imagine Honking a clowns Nose LMAP Honk !! hehe thats the sound

So, let me guess this right, you think...that a clowns nose...sounds like a fart.

Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

So, let me guess this right, you think...that a clowns nose...sounds like a fart.

LOL If the Clown is chubby and Squeezing his Butt cheeks and its a Huge squealer that would be let out it could definitly duplicate the Sound i am ramdomly hearing from the bike which also sounds like honking a clowns nose haha

setasai · June 28th, 2011, 10:33 AM

If the sound is coming from when it's off, I wouldnt worry much about it. It's the noises while it's running that make me nervous. Especially the grinding kind.

ricochet08 · June 28th, 2011, 10:35 AM

That's how she lets me know she's lonely and wants to spend time together

almost40 · June 28th, 2011, 10:39 AM

The motors heat is rising and heating up the fuel in the gas tank, raising the pressure in the gas tank. hence the whistle.
Move the bike from a cool garage outside in the sun and within 5 min the sun will warm the fuel in the tank and the bike will whistle. without even starting it. NO BIG DEAL. There is a thread here to stop it.

LazinCajun · June 28th, 2011, 11:02 AM

To save KKim the trouble: Your motorcycle is broken. He will take it for free for disposal, just crate it up and ship it to him

Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks everyone for the replies. Im not sold on the fact that its the gas. Since like i said it has 10km on it and only been riding a few times for less then 10mins each time. Its in garage full time and hasnt been in the sun.

I have a feeling i messed something up when i was putting the frame sliders cause it didnt do that noise before lol

We have 2 ninja 250s and got em both same day mine and hers and Mine i havent done the frame sliders yet.. hehe a little bugged out about the weird noise

The bike is still under Full wanrantee so i guess until SHE NOTICES cause she hasnt yet i leave it at that : ) lol

noob1220 · June 28th, 2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Renx30

Thanks everyone for the replies. Im not sold on the fact that its the gas. Since like i said it has 10km on it and only been riding a few times for less then 10mins each time. Its in garage full time and hasnt been in the sun.

I have a feeling i messed something up when i was putting the frame sliders cause it didnt do that noise before lol

We have 2 ninja 250s and got em both same day mine and hers and Mine i havent done the frame sliders yet.. hehe a little bugged out about the weird noise

The bike is still under Full wanrantee so i guess until SHE NOTICES cause she hasnt yet i leave it at that : ) lol

No seriously - I'd listen to these guys. Our bike is doing the EXACT same thing. Sounds like a bullfrog. We just bought it in May & it's got 300 miles on it. My husband is the only who's ridden it so far and we like to joke that it's his mistress calling him out to the garage to take her for a ride. Seriously, the bike only makes the noise when he walks past it. Kinda creepy.

csmith12 · June 28th, 2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Renx30

The bike is still under Full wanrantee so i guess until SHE NOTICES cause she hasnt yet i leave it at that : ) lol

No.... If your bike is making sounds that you feel are creating an unsafe riding condition, have it checked out. Especially when you can get it done for free.

We all know about the gas tank pressure sound. Your bike don't have to be in the sun for it to occur. I keep mine in the garage and it has done it since I filled the first tank at 2 miles on the od. I would assume that is your issue as well, but no sense taking chances. There is enough risks on the road without adding to them.

When it comes to riding.... take care of your machine, it will take care of you. Besides, you may learn something in the process.

What you don't know CAN hurt you.

Renx30 · June 28th, 2011, 12:06 PM

Awesome thanks all.

Alex · June 28th, 2011, 12:08 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27828

csmith12 · June 28th, 2011, 12:12 PM

lol, I should go record mine. As another has pointed out, it happens almost every time I go in the garage with no intent to ride. It's like it knows....

kaiserz · June 28th, 2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesio

With no time to ride her on this beautiful day today, I walked past her in the garage and she whined at me a little bit. I then proceeded to pet the gas tank and say "there there baby, it'll be ok" then she whined again as if to throw a fit so I hopped on her saddle for a few moments and reassured her that come early monday morning we would be reunited once again as rider and ride-e. That did the trick.

reminded me of this post.

DaBlue1 · June 28th, 2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Renx30

... Im not sold on the fact that its the gas. Since like i said it has 10km on it and only been riding a few times for less then 10mins each time. Its in garage full time and hasnt been in the sun...

It's just the gas vapors in the tank expanding. It will do it even out of the sun. Mine does it all the time in the garage. The gas cap has a tiny vent with a tiny diaphragm in it, so it opens and closes on the amount of vapor pressure. Of course if you're still not sold on that, there are few videos and threads about the same noise. It is very common and highly documented. If you doubt it is the tank, leave the gas cap open after it has been ridden and see if it makes the noise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh9j-xa8gMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-x_hyYYWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTTb8...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIsMOF-9BfY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6m1yGVzq1A

http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...-pictures.html
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37746
http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/foru...l-tank-101001/
http://www.ninja250forum.com/forum/i...p?topic=2721.0
http://www.250r.net/forum/showthread.php?t=770
http://www.newninja.com/forums/f97/w...oise-6151.html

June 28th, 2011, 08:44 AM	#1
Renx30 ninjette.org member Name: Ren Location: Montreal Canada Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja White SE Posts: 26	New Ninja 1 week old making Noise need input ? Hi all Purchased 2 new 2011 ninja 250s. One for me and for wife. Now the wifes ninja when its not even On.. Every now and then will make a noise . Best way to describe it lol would be like a squuezing a clowns toys. Honkkkk Not to loud and last about 1 seconds and can happen 3 times within 5 mins or not happen at all for 3 hours ? The only thing i did was install frame sliders and had a hell of time doing it. So i wonder if i ended up doing something, Possible with the Hose thats hooked to Rad since i had to work around it for the frame sliders ? The bikes has no problems and runs fine. Any ideas would be apreciated Thanks

June 28th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#3
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	It's common with all our 250's for the gas tank to build up pressure and have said pressure released making a whining sound. This happens with mine all the time, next time u hear it, just open the gas cap to release the pressure and the noise should go away. Most members here think it's the way our 250's talk to us . __________________________________________________

June 28th, 2011, 10:39 AM	#11
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	The motors heat is rising and heating up the fuel in the gas tank, raising the pressure in the gas tank. hence the whistle. Move the bike from a cool garage outside in the sun and within 5 min the sun will warm the fuel in the tank and the bike will whistle. without even starting it. NO BIG DEAL. There is a thread here to stop it. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

June 28th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#17
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June 28th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#18
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	lol, I should go record mine. As another has pointed out, it happens almost every time I go in the garage with no intent to ride. It's like it knows.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 28th, 2011, 08:56 AM	#4
Renx30 ninjette.org member Name: Ren Location: Montreal Canada Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja White SE Posts: 26	I thought it was the Gas tank as well. But the bike has 10km on it. Only drove it like 5 times. for 5 mins It sounds like a Fart almost. Is this the gas tank issue lol ? Thanks for quick replies I have already opened the gas tank a few times as well. But the noise happens so fast i dont have time to confirm if opening tank resolves it

June 28th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#6
Renx30 ninjette.org member Name: Ren Location: Montreal Canada Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja White SE Posts: 26	Imagine Honking a clowns Nose LMAP Honk !! hehe thats the sound

June 28th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#9
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	If the sound is coming from when it's off, I wouldnt worry much about it. It's the noises while it's running that make me nervous. Especially the grinding kind.

June 28th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#10
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	That's how she lets me know she's lonely and wants to spend time together

June 28th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#12
LazinCajun ninjette.org guru Name: Anon Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488	To save KKim the trouble: Your motorcycle is broken. He will take it for free for disposal, just crate it up and ship it to him

June 28th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#13
Renx30 ninjette.org member Name: Ren Location: Montreal Canada Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja White SE Posts: 26	Thanks everyone for the replies. Im not sold on the fact that its the gas. Since like i said it has 10km on it and only been riding a few times for less then 10mins each time. Its in garage full time and hasnt been in the sun. I have a feeling i messed something up when i was putting the frame sliders cause it didnt do that noise before lol We have 2 ninja 250s and got em both same day mine and hers and Mine i havent done the frame sliders yet.. hehe a little bugged out about the weird noise The bike is still under Full wanrantee so i guess until SHE NOTICES cause she hasnt yet i leave it at that : ) lol

June 28th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#16
Renx30 ninjette.org member Name: Ren Location: Montreal Canada Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja White SE Posts: 26	Awesome thanks all.

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