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Newbie with ZXR400 Issue

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:10 pm
by jay
Hi Guys!!

New to the site, have just passed my test (last Friday) Bought a jewel violet ZXR400 on an M plate in July and have finally been able to go out on it. Its pretty rapid compared to the slow 500's I was on when I did my DAS.

Anyway, When riding i can feel a clicking noise coming from the back wheel (i think) when over about 25mph. When I say noise, I can feel it and I'm not sure how loud it is due to my can. Anyone have any ideas what it could be? I cant hear it when just pushing the bike along. Need to get a paddock stand and have a good look but thought someone may have come across this problem before.


Cheers in advance, Jay

Re: Newbie with ZXR400 Issue

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:16 am
by bendog66
check the wheel bearings and lube the chain

Re: Newbie with ZXR400 Issue

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:36 am
by RedexRobB
Could be a tight spot in the chain in which case youll need to check every link and make sure they move freely. Wheel bearing is a possibility, get the rear on a paddock stand and check for any movement. Theres also a bearing in the sprocket carrier, worth checking that too :smt001

Re: Newbie with ZXR400 Issue

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:32 pm
by masterofinsanity
yeah sounds like the chain and sprockets are worn.check also the front sprocket as that might be where the clicking is coming from. may be loose pads in the rear caliper sticking occasionally which suggests a warped disc.

Re: Newbie with ZXR400 Issue

Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:51 pm
by vanman
Where are you based if you are around the Bournemouth area give us a shout can lend you a hand and take a look