Why does my motorbike make a knocking noise?
If all is OK there, lift the front end off the floor and feel for play in the head bearings; a small amount of movement is enough to make a noise. Finally, check your forks – worn internals can result in a knocking noise too. Read the latest stories causing a buzz this week in Advice…
What causes a whirring noise in an engine?
The Symptom: Whirring from the engine that gets worse as engine speed increases, or any noise that increases or decreases with engine rpm. Possible Cause: Low power steering fluid. The Fix: Check and fill power steering fluid.
How to fix clicking sound on Kawasaki Z1000?
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Why does my Kawasaki Ninja 650R go into gear?
It does this when warm (hours warm) and when a little cold (idling until the bike slows down the idle automatically). Is that normal? It seems like it should go into gear without jerking or anything. My bike is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R with about 2500 miles on it. I bought it new, and it is under warranty until 7/2011.
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Why does my ATV spin in one direction?
If the washers are worn, the belt may not ride in the grooves as it should and instead ride one of the sheaves. Some ATVs with engine brake systems have a primary clutch with a one-way sprag bearing, a so-called one-way clutch. It is supposed to spin freely in one direction and be locked in the other direction.
Why does my Honda ATV not shift gears?
ATVs with an electric shifter, like the Honda AS models, uses an electric motor to shift through the gears. If the motor does not work, the bike will not shift gears. The only way to make it shift is by using the emergency shifter (a short-shifting shaft sticking out the left lower side of the engine, use the supplied gear change tool).
How can you tell if your ATV has a problem?
The easiest way to determine if there is a problem in your radiator system is to check your coolant level. If there is a leak, the coolant will be low and you smell a sweet odor coming from it. You should then put your ATV in neutral and rev the engine.
What are the symptoms of a Suzuki ATV?
Symptoms: Hard start or no start, bog, backfire, popping through intake / exhaust, hesitation, detonation, low power, spark plug erosion, engine runs hot, surging, high idle, idle speed erratic.
Why does my motorbike engine make a noise when I start it?
Start out by listening at different points around the engine, like the cylinder head valve caps, or the camchain tensioner mechanism. An engine will often sound noisy on start-up because components aren’t under load, the engine is cold and the oil hasn’t warmed up and started circulating freely.
Are there any news articles about Suzuki ATVs?
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How can I tell if my Suzuki quad has a transmission problem?
NOTE: To determine if shifting difficulty or problem is caused by an internal transmission problem, isolate the transmission by disconnecting linkage rod from transmission bellcrank. Manually select each gear range at the transmission bellcrank, and test ride vehicle. If it functions properly, the problem is outside the transmission.
Why does my tensior chain make a rattling noise?
The volume varies because the chain tensioner uses a ratchet type sytem, as the chain stretches the plunger moves further out keeping tension on the chain, but sometimes there is a middle point where the tensior’s plunger can’t quite get to the next ratchet lock, causing the chain to make a more rattling noise than usual.
What does it mean when your motorbike chain is clanking?
Look to your drive chain. A healthy chain is noisy anyway, but you shouldn’t be able to hear it yourself while you’re riding along. A vibration or clanking (sometimes felt though footpegs too) signifies tight spots or stiff links. You should thoroughly clean your chain and inspect for stuck links, loose rollers and excess stretch.
What makes a motorcycle engine make a ticking noise?
It has a full yoshimura Titanium exhaust on it. Where it has been ridden so much, the header pipe that fits on the flange on the cylinder head (where the header pipe bolts to the engine) is loose and it has a pretty loud exhaust leak. This leak REALLY sounds like a ticking sound inside the motor.
What should I do if my car engine is making a rattling noise?
Treating the engine with a dose of top cleaner or a fuel system additive that also; removes carbon from the combustion chamber, can usually clears this up. Some repair shops use a machine to perform an engine carbon cleaning procedure. The machine uses a concentrated detergent to flush out the fuel injection system and combustion chambers.
The volume varies because the chain tensioner uses a ratchet type sytem, as the chain stretches the plunger moves further out keeping tension on the chain, but sometimes there is a middle point where the tensior’s plunger can’t quite get to the next ratchet lock, causing the chain to make a more rattling noise than usual.
What to do if your car is making a knocking noise?
Clean off the carbon deposits with a wire brush and carburetor cleaner or; replace the (EGR) valve if it is defective. Your engine has a knock (KS) sensor that should; detect detonation and tell the computer to retard the ignition timing.