[zx6radam]

jus lately i have noticed that when i start my bike up and rev it, it makes a rattling sorta sound.

Also when i am hammering it down the dual carriage way it vibrates like a ramptant rabbit!! well perhaps not as bad as a ramptant rabbit

 

[paulj]

most kawasaki's have a mild rattle

 

[zx6radam]

i wasnt sure if it was because it needs a service, it has done 17k now and i have had it since september 06, so im sure it will need valve clearance son and a oil n filter change

 

[paulj]

Valves will need to be checked if they haven't been done yet. Rattling could be your keys on the yoke

 

[zx6radam]

i just have a single key on there so dount it will be tht.

how much would u expect to pay for vavle clearance?

 

[paulj]

Probably expect to pay between ?2-300. Depends where you are though. Could get it done cheaper or dearer

 

[numpty]

a rattle wouldnt be valve clearances. Sounds more like a slack cam chain to me

 

[CrazyLittleRossi]

My mate had that same rattle with his J1. Fixed with oil top up apprently

 

[tommyb]

valves will cost around 120mark to be done and to get your carbs balanced aswel.

Also get them to check the cam chain aswel whilst they have the head cover off.

 

[Evo-Daz]

sumit dont sound right ther matey
my first zx6r didnt rattle or vibrate over a couple of months so i ont get when people say

''kwaks always rattle or vibrate'' :-[

 

[paulj]

Well mine has had a slight rattle since the day I got it. Had done 3,800 miles when I bought it, it's now done 13,500. It's had it's services etc and is running perfect

 

[RstredS]

valves nock or tap, the cam chain/clutch rattles.

Vibration could be wheels out of balance, loose engine mount or unbalanced carbs.

A full service and check over should get it runing smooth.

expect about 3-400 for a major service.

 

[zx6radam]

i will get it in for a full service next month when i get paid then hopefully all will be running sweet

 

[Jay_Gates_Essex_Ninja]

jus lately i have noticed that when i start my bike up and rev it, it makes a rattling sorta sound.

Also when i am hammering it down the dual carriage way it vibrates like a ramptant rabbit!! well perhaps not as bad as a ramptant rabbit

They all do it.

Some vibrate through the pegs. Thats the chain and sprokets. The chain runs along the gaurd and all the vibration is absorbed by the frame. Every ninja I have ever ridden feels the same.

The rattle is the engine... again they all do it. But at 17k id get the valve shims and spacings done to be sure you dont want it to go pop!

If it still vibrates check the engine mounts and all barings.

 

[jimbozr-7]

just get ur bike serviced mate just needs a complete full service i only ride kawasaki and all my previous ones have done it ill b suprised if it carries on after but also just add a small bit of oil in for now untill u get it serviced just to b on the safe side

 

[sameshoz]

Fathead your alive!!!!