eastcoastbob
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posted May 29, 2008 02:04 AM
engine ticking
Hey All,I just picked up my 06 14.6000 miles,flies out,tre,pc.slip on.I noticed the engine ticking (sounds like loud lifters).Is this normal.I just lost a motor in a 01 fz1 with 4900 miles,so I'm probably paraniod.Any suggestions on what oil to use.Thanks.
  
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kawabunga
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posted May 29, 2008 02:23 AM
If you do not know the mechanical history of the bike I would advise a valve adjustment. exhaust valves usually loosen and intakes tighten...you cannot hear a tight valve...alos have your cam chain checked for stretch.
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eastcoastbob
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posted May 29, 2008 02:41 AM
I bought the bike from this site,the guy really took care of it .I'll e-mail him and ask if its had a valve adj.Like I said i'm probably just paranoid.
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zx13r
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posted May 29, 2008 05:12 AM
My ticking was a #3 rod bearing drop the oil pan or cut open the oil filter and look for brase shavings.
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smokinzx14
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posted May 29, 2008 05:33 AM
Mostlikely you are hearing the injectors .. They do get pretty loud after 2k or 3k miles..
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ghostman
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posted May 29, 2008 07:50 AM
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Mostlikely you are hearing the injectors .. They do get pretty loud after 2k or 3k miles..
I hear that a couple ounces of k1 kerosene to a full tank will help in that situation. Is that true?
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smokinzx14
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posted May 29, 2008 08:14 PM
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Mostlikely you are hearing the injectors .. They do get pretty loud after 2k or 3k miles..
I hear that a couple ounces of k1 kerosene to a full tank will help in that situation. Is that true?
Hell no don't put kerosene in your tank !! Injectors make noise , they all do it with some miles .....Don't sweat it ....
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kawpower
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posted May 30, 2008 04:43 AM
marvels mistery oil.
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted May 30, 2008 11:15 AM
Wholly crap ghostman, you got that shit all twisted! It's supposed to go in the OIL to clear up sticky valves, not fuel for injectors.  Automatic tranny fluid also works for that, but thats only advisable in old high mileage beater cars because it thins the oil ALOT, but it does have some serious cleaning abilities.
I would rather run diesel in my 14 than put kerosene it it though! At least the diesel would stop the engine so I knew I f**ked up.
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stevewfl
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posted May 30, 2008 12:11 PM
doesn't it call for a valve service at 15K anyway?
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eastcoastbob
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posted May 31, 2008 08:58 AM
Thanks guys,I wont give it a second thought.............Going for a blast between thunder showers.
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