Deaz
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posted May 04, 2007 08:41 PM
 Edited By: Deaz on 4 May 2007 21:52
Light engine pinging noise
Hello got a question. My 14 has about 650 miles on her, 600 mile service just done. I noticed today really the first time riding after the service done that there is a light pinging noise coming from the engine. Weather was about 50 degrees F. 91 octane cheveron gas.
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dutchzx14
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posted May 04, 2007 10:49 PM
would'tn know.. octane 91 seems to de normal by you guys.. here in europe 95 octane is normale gas. but i always use 98 pumpgas, because I ride it flat out for two minutes..
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raband
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posted May 05, 2007 03:25 AM
They have a different octane rating in the states - about 5 or 7 lower than ours
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lietoome
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posted May 05, 2007 05:06 AM
you need to take it bake to the dealer that did the service and ask them what they did during your service. Then tell them to fix it.
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dubious
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posted May 05, 2007 07:13 AM
Mine never pings on 91 octane, and was good on 87 octane, until the fall when refineries started adding more butane for better cold starts, and cheaper refining costs. They do that every winter around here.
Does it sound like a paint can rattle... that definatley is predetonation or ping.
The injectors are notorioisly loud, sound like loose valves...
I would bring it to the attention of the dealer if you noticed it immediatly after the service.
.... Just incase!
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Deaz
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posted May 05, 2007 04:16 PM
Alright thanks, put about 100 miles on it today. The noise seems to go away, but now there is a buzzing noise at 4k rpm, im probably just being a retard about noises. My gixxer never made any noises, though......this isnt the place to talk about gixxers 
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smokinzx14
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posted May 05, 2007 07:09 PM
My injectors are loud ... sounds more like the valves need to be set on mine ... But thats just how the zx14 sounds...Don't sweat the little sounds and have fun riding your zx14 ..  Oh p/s you can talk about your Gixxer , i sure don't mind ...
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Deaz
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posted May 05, 2007 08:53 PM
hehe, thanks.
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bigdtd
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posted May 06, 2007 10:22 AM
i've heard some buzzing at around 4k+, checked everything and could find nothing loose. cant really hear it with the helmet on, but when i ride to dunkin from work with no helmet i can hear it.
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lietoome
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posted May 06, 2007 10:37 AM
very true. I never imagined how much noise and weird sounds came from a bike without my helmet on. I actually pulled(zx12) over and started looking ...for what I don't know. I haven't had any problems with 14, but I highly recommend that you take it for a short spin without your helmet and just listen to it. It really gives you a better idea of what 'something ain't right' sounds like when you do hear a strange or unfamiliar noise with your lid on.
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dubious
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posted May 06, 2007 03:11 PM
some have complained about the tip over sensor rattling....
That went away soon as i installed the SMEG
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blackbullet76
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posted May 06, 2007 06:14 PM
I think all kawasaki's have little noises. My 01 6r did and now my 14. I've also heard on here that the new 6r's and even the 10r's make noises. I agree, just ride it and enjoy
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bigdtd
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posted May 06, 2007 06:33 PM
Edited By: bigdtd on 6 May 2007 19:33
maybe it is that damn sensor, or the helmet lock, or the tools? i had the tank off and checked all bolts per the service manual...
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mugsymd
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posted May 11, 2007 07:37 AM
I get noises too - sounds like a "rattle" - have not been able to figure it out - I have about 2k miles on mine. I'm not worrying about it - will enjoy the bike for the summer.
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