RATTLE

Dubstar · Post by **Dubstar** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:52 pm

Ive got a w-reg zxr and its got a annoyin rattle on tick over that shuts up above 3500 rpm or when you pull the clutch in. Have changed the oil and no toad in that any ideas ?

Random · Post by **Random** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:57 pm

clutch is rattling

ratbag56 · Post by **ratbag56** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:01 pm

mine does that sounds like a bag of bolts ive been told not to wrry bout it

Random · Post by **Random** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:07 pm

i'd say that the clutch is on its way out its not the same as a ducati there not suppose to be like that

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Mon May 07, 2007 11:13 pm

they all rattle! if it goes when you pull the clutch in don't worry bout it. if it f***s up, don't blame me.

Dubstar · Post by **Dubstar** » Tue May 08, 2007 12:32 am

Random Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:57 pm
clutch is rattling

Had sorta worked out it wernt my tail light bulb that was rattling !

Post by **deviant** » Tue May 08, 2007 9:20 am

they all do that mate

it's when it stops you have to worry!

ratbag56 · Post by **ratbag56** » Tue May 08, 2007 7:08 pm

i know the gearbox rattles but i toke it out for the mayday run yesterday and at idle there is a knocking noise from the bottom end! i have a new cam chain, tensoiner and guides in it tappit are all good? any ideas?

CarneyUK · Post by **CarneyUK** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:43 am

My ZXR400 never had any rattles until it went in for a service. Now it's got a rattle!!! At first I thought it was tappits

Took it back to the garage (Nick Lloyd who's been a bike mechanic for 35 years and has mechaniced for racers) and he said......"aaah sounds like a real ZXR400 now"

He said it sounds like cam chain tensioner as it adjust automatically and will sort itself out.

He did say if I was that worried to take it back but it doesn't seem to be anything serious.

Post by **diesel** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:53 am

yup, id be more worried if mine didnt sound like a knackered ducati.

ratbag56 · Post by **ratbag56** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:48 pm

so really i now hav a more reliable baby ducati lol

Post by **deviant** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:02 am

well i'm told the ducati ss400's are actually quite reliable, largely because they are a sleeved down 600 or 750 making about 30bhp, so there's no stress on the engine at all!