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Dox · 09-17-2009, 08:37 PM

Hello everyone,

Posted this in a bike specific forum as well but not getting any response. I have a EX500 (Ninja) and I had some issues with the bracket which connected the exhaust with the block. After fixing that I noticed a kind of "clicking" noise when the engines running. I just got the bike and its an 06 with 1400 miles on it. So I am not sure what the issue could be. Has oil in it, no performance issues just the clicking. Should I take it to mechanic even though its barely broken in?

Thanks for your help,

Tim

Outofsync · 09-17-2009, 08:40 PM

Does the "Clicking" increase in speed when increasing the throttle?

Dox · 09-17-2009, 08:42 PM

The noise seems to become inaudible behind the rev when I increase throttle but it persistent when idling.

outtolunch06 · 09-17-2009, 08:58 PM

I have a 2008 zx6r ninja that has a clicking noise on idle. I have talked to tons of people they all told me that these bikes are known for a clicking noise from the motor. my bike now has just over 4000 miles on it and the noise hasnt changed. I cant hear the noise when I am on the throttle. hope this helps. I would take it in and have it checked.

VFR750FKID · 09-17-2009, 09:44 PM

The ninjas do have "loud motors" as in they do make noise. I think you are fine, no worries!
One thing i would check is, make sure your oil is not overfilled.
My friend took his bike to a shop once and they overfilled it which caused it to make a "valve ticking" sound.

If you are still worried and would like someone to look at it. Let me know
(it will be freeee)

Goodluck

Outofsync · 09-17-2009, 10:00 PM

^^^

, It could be (Hopefully is) that simple.. It could also be a sticking lifter, and a myriad of other issues.. Kawi's do run VERY loud in comparison to other brands. If the noise increases with revs then it could very well be a sticking lifter. But at 1400 miles? Not likely.. Also when you check you oil... Make sure that the bike is in its full upright position, not on the side stand. Most people check an add oil according to how much they are showing when parked on the stand.. This is VERY wrong and will result in overfill..

slowride · 09-18-2009, 04:40 AM

i had a 2005 500 ninja it made the same noise got it brand ne seold it with 3000 miles on it the never never changed ever

VFR750FKID · 09-18-2009, 10:11 AM

Another thought i had was maybe carbon build up? My friends F4i ticks at start up but then it goes away after it warms up.
The fact that the bike has 1400miles on it just makes it hard to believe anything is really wrong with it.

My other thought was what kind of oil are you using?

noslofiveoh · 09-18-2009, 10:37 AM

sounds like a top end gig. i have a 250 and it is noisy as all get out, even after adjusting the valves to spec. also check that a spark plug isn't loose or the exhaust header doesn't have a leak. kawi's are noisy.

Paytheon · 09-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Yamaha R6 has that same sound. It's normal for the R6, but I'm not sure about the Kawi.

Flaerion · 09-18-2009, 12:04 PM

My SV has its own idle "song" of sorts, its likely just the nature of a high RPM engine. You are your own best judge of whether this needs to be checked though.

tarik · 09-18-2009, 01:26 PM

If it's a new noise after fixing the bracket for the header it could be an exhaust leak. If you reused the copper crush washers where the header connects to the head that is likely. Buy some new ones and see if that helps.

Edit: Also, if that's the case, a minor exhaust leak is not a big deal.

Cdacomuter · 09-18-2009, 01:35 PM

Thats the first thing that I thought about, an exhaust leak will sound lick a tick.

yellowpens · 09-18-2009, 09:53 PM

my ninja has always done the same thing. sometimes itll stop for a few hundred miles and come back.


09-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
Dox Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: Kawasaki Ninja 500	Engine making a....clicking... noise. Hello everyone, Posted this in a bike specific forum as well but not getting any response. I have a EX500 (Ninja) and I had some issues with the bracket which connected the exhaust with the block. After fixing that I noticed a kind of "clicking" noise when the engines running. I just got the bike and its an 06 with 1400 miles on it. So I am not sure what the issue could be. Has oil in it, no performance issues just the clicking. Should I take it to mechanic even though its barely broken in? Thanks for your help, Tim __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:40 PM	#2
Outofsync MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2006 From: Eeeveruutt I Ride: the bike that I am allowed to ride.. I dont own one... <-----Fail	Does the "Clicking" increase in speed when increasing the throttle? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:42 PM	#3
Dox Newbie Joined: Sep 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: Kawasaki Ninja 500	Engine issues The noise seems to become inaudible behind the rev when I increase throttle but it persistent when idling. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:58 PM	#4
outtolunch06 Newbie Joined: May 2009 From: newberg I Ride: 2008 ZX6R	I have a 2008 zx6r ninja that has a clicking noise on idle. I have talked to tons of people they all told me that these bikes are known for a clicking noise from the motor. my bike now has just over 4000 miles on it and the noise hasnt changed. I cant hear the noise when I am on the throttle. hope this helps. I would take it in and have it checked. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
VFR750FKID Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 1994 Honda VFR750F, 1966 CL160, XR250	The ninjas do have "loud motors" as in they do make noise. I think you are fine, no worries! One thing i would check is, make sure your oil is not overfilled. My friend took his bike to a shop once and they overfilled it which caused it to make a "valve ticking" sound. If you are still worried and would like someone to look at it. Let me know (it will be freeee) Goodluck __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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09-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
Outofsync MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2006 From: Eeeveruutt I Ride: the bike that I am allowed to ride.. I dont own one... <-----Fail	^^^, It could be (Hopefully is) that simple.. It could also be a sticking lifter, and a myriad of other issues.. Kawi's do run VERY loud in comparison to other brands. If the noise increases with revs then it could very well be a sticking lifter. But at 1400 miles? Not likely.. Also when you check you oil... Make sure that the bike is in its full upright position, not on the side stand. Most people check an add oil according to how much they are showing when parked on the stand.. This is VERY wrong and will result in overfill.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 04:40 AM	#7
slowride WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2009 From: oregon	i had a 2005 500 ninja it made the same noise got it brand ne seold it with 3000 miles on it the never never changed ever __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
VFR750FKID Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 1994 Honda VFR750F, 1966 CL160, XR250	Another thought i had was maybe carbon build up? My friends F4i ticks at start up but then it goes away after it warms up. The fact that the bike has 1400miles on it just makes it hard to believe anything is really wrong with it. My other thought was what kind of oil are you using? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#9
noslofiveoh Endorsed Joined: Apr 2007 From: kennewick I Ride: black zzr600	sounds like a top end gig. i have a 250 and it is noisy as all get out, even after adjusting the valves to spec. also check that a spark plug isn't loose or the exhaust header doesn't have a leak. kawi's are noisy. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 11:06 AM	#10
Paytheon Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2007 From: Hillsboro, OR I Ride: 07 YZF-R6 Candy Red	Yamaha R6 has that same sound. It's normal for the R6, but I'm not sure about the Kawi. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#11
Flaerion Pit Crew Joined: May 2009 From: Fairwood, WA I Ride: SV650SF 08	My SV has its own idle "song" of sorts, its likely just the nature of a high RPM engine. You are your own best judge of whether this needs to be checked though. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 01:26 PM	#12
tarik Training Wheels Joined: Feb 2007 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 04 Honda cbr600rr	If it's a new noise after fixing the bracket for the header it could be an exhaust leak. If you reused the copper crush washers where the header connects to the head that is likely. Buy some new ones and see if that helps. Edit: Also, if that's the case, a minor exhaust leak is not a big deal. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by tarik; 09-18-2009 at 01:28 PM..


09-18-2009, 01:35 PM	#13
Cdacomuter Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Coeur d'Alene , Idaho I Ride: 1982 CB900C	Thats the first thing that I thought about, an exhaust leak will sound lick a tick. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-18-2009, 09:53 PM	#14
yellowpens Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: '96 Kawi Ninja ZX6-R	my ninja has always done the same thing. sometimes itll stop for a few hundred miles and come back. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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