1000km service - valves

carpediem · July 7th, 2010, 08:46 AM

I just took my bike in for the 1000km service and everything checked out OK. I asked if the valves were within spec and the dealership said they don't open up the bike if everything seems OK when they test ride it. Maybe I'm imagining it but the ticking sound (which is always there at lower revs (3K)) seems louder that usual this week. How much ticking is normal? Anyone have a sound file of what a ninja should sound like?

Alex · July 7th, 2010, 09:10 AM

1st valve check isn't until 7,500 miles for the new-gen bikes. It was the pre-gen (2007 and earlier) that had a recommended check at 600 miles. Some ticking is normal, it's a relatively noisy valvetrain.

sofo · July 7th, 2010, 11:08 AM

I hear ticking on mine between about 3500 - 6000 RPM but not always and somewhat dependent on throttle position. As alex said it's par for the course and nothing to worry about. If it was louder than your exhaust then that's another issue.

Racer x · July 7th, 2010, 01:09 PM

Of course I cant say without looking at the bike .But ticking from the timing chain Via the timing chain tensioner seems a common thing with these bikes. What you want to listen for is a sudden change in an engines sound. If it is always making a little noise thats OK

I have had about 6 of these engines apart at 7500 miles and none needed any adjustment.At 1000 miles you are better off keeping them out of there.

carpediem · July 7th, 2010, 07:24 PM

thanks everyone for your help! i feel better now

Banzai · July 8th, 2010, 04:13 AM

The sound is commonly called "Kawi Tick"

July 7th, 2010, 08:46 AM	#1
carpediem ninjette.org member Name: Tracy Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2010, My other rides: Cervelo P2C '08, Kestrel Talon SL '04 Posts: 38	1000km service - valves I just took my bike in for the 1000km service and everything checked out OK. I asked if the valves were within spec and the dealership said they don't open up the bike if everything seems OK when they test ride it. Maybe I'm imagining it but the ticking sound (which is always there at lower revs (3K)) seems louder that usual this week. How much ticking is normal? Anyone have a sound file of what a ninja should sound like?

July 7th, 2010, 09:10 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	1st valve check isn't until 7,500 miles for the new-gen bikes. It was the pre-gen (2007 and earlier) that had a recommended check at 600 miles. Some ticking is normal, it's a relatively noisy valvetrain. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 8th, 2010, 04:13 AM	#6
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	The sound is commonly called "Kawi Tick" __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

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July 7th, 2010, 11:08 AM	#3
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	I hear ticking on mine between about 3500 - 6000 RPM but not always and somewhat dependent on throttle position. As alex said it's par for the course and nothing to worry about. If it was louder than your exhaust then that's another issue.

July 7th, 2010, 01:09 PM	#4
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Of course I cant say without looking at the bike .But ticking from the timing chain Via the timing chain tensioner seems a common thing with these bikes. What you want to listen for is a sudden change in an engines sound. If it is always making a little noise thats OK I have had about 6 of these engines apart at 7500 miles and none needed any adjustment.At 1000 miles you are better off keeping them out of there.

July 7th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#5
carpediem ninjette.org member Name: Tracy Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2010, My other rides: Cervelo P2C '08, Kestrel Talon SL '04 Posts: 38	thanks everyone for your help! i feel better now