Need abit of help/advice

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
AdamZXR
Posts: 74
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:05 pm
My Bike: ZXR 400 L8
Location: Southwest Cornwall

Need abit of help/advice

Post by AdamZXR »

Hey there guys recently my ZXR has had a nasty rattle it does this when ticking over aswell when you slow down. any guesses as to what is causing this. oh and my friend has his ZXR Restricted any advice on how to take them out. i heard its something to do with the carbs. oh and how easy is it to shorten the exhaust on my bike? as after i let a friend ride my ZXR he had a badger run out infront of him in our local park. and slid the bike. crash protectors saved ALOT of damage only needed a new mirror and well the exhaust just has scratches on it but lost all the Rivets near enough. so just some help would be great. cheers
User avatar
RedexRobB
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 7212
Joined: Fri Aug 30, 2002 7:37 pm
My Bike: ZXR400L3
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by RedexRobB »

the rattle sounds like it might be the cam chain, esecially if it only does it at low revs.

to take the restrictors out you'll be needing this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=6402

removal is reverse of assembly ;)

As for the can i believe its a case of , cut and re-rivet :)
AdamZXR
Posts: 74
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:05 pm
My Bike: ZXR 400 L8
Location: Southwest Cornwall

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by AdamZXR »

hmmmmmm thanks for that is the cam chain easy to sort is it?? cheers
User avatar
RedexRobB
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 7212
Joined: Fri Aug 30, 2002 7:37 pm
My Bike: ZXR400L3
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by RedexRobB »

the cam chain itself is probably fine, i should have elaborated that the rattle is stemming from the tensioner. So perhaps you need a new one :)

Im not 100% certain about changing the tensioner, plenty of others here have done it tho that can tell you more.
Jeppo
L-plate hell
L-plate hell
Posts: 279
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:54 pm

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by Jeppo »

Hi there, new to this forum , will do an intro somepoint soon :smt001

I would also be interested in information on how to fit a new camchain.

Also adam, would your friend be willing to send his restrictors my way :smt002 ??

Thanks
AdamZXR
Posts: 74
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:05 pm
My Bike: ZXR 400 L8
Location: Southwest Cornwall

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by AdamZXR »

Hi there. possibly i shall have to have a talk with him. however you will have to get a new certificate as his has been used. cheers
Jeppo
L-plate hell
L-plate hell
Posts: 279
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:54 pm

Re: Need abit of help/advice

Post by Jeppo »

I'd appreciate that. I don't need a certificate, just the washers if he would be so kind biggrin
Post Reply