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Steam Train Noise

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:50 pm
by hectormedlicott
Hi, when im riding my zxr 400 it sounds a bit like a steam train going shh shhh shhh shhh! its does it in all gears at all speeds however the faster i go/ the higher the revs the quicker it makes the noise!
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks

Re: Steam Train Noise

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:42 pm
by zimm
brakes dragging due to a warped disc, or a tight spot in the chain.

hth

Re: Steam Train Noise

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:15 am
by Ewetea
Exhaust blowing?

Re: Steam Train Noise

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:44 am
by hectormedlicott
Thanks for your replies guys, much appreciated!

ZIMM: thanks ill take it for a spin in a bit and ride with the clutch in to see if it still makes the noise.

EWETEA: thanks, i checked and its not the exhaust but thank you for your reply.

Re: Steam Train Noise

Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 6:55 pm
by hectormedlicott
Sorry for the late update. I actually solved this ages ago and it was just a knackered chain with a tight spot. Changed the chain and it's fixed. Thanks for your replies