NinjaNick
Needs a job
'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted May 29, 2008 11:25 PM
 Edited By: NinjaNick on 30 May 2008 00:40
Anybody notice a tiny rattle in 1st gear only?
I now have 2000miles on my '08.
Well after a hard day of riding twisties, I was being mellow and just cruising home because I was worn out. Well, as I had time to notice the sounds of the bike because I wasn't screaming through the countryside I noticed that in 1st gear ONLY there is a low sound of a rattle as my rpms go up. Once I shift into 2nd it stops. My last bike didn't do that. I know it's not serious, I was just curious if anyone knew what I'm hearing.
My question is....What is that?
I was thinking cam chain, then I thought...nah.
Who has that sound and what is it?
Thanks for any replies.
  
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kawpower
Zone Head
Mr kawasaki 2 you!
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posted May 30, 2008 04:41 AM
pull your clutch basket and check all the bearing retainer screws locktite them in, i just had this problem with my 06zx14 engine that was biult by orient express noise in first or when holding clutch in, all the screws backed out none were locktited in.
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NinjaNick
Needs a job
'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted May 30, 2008 08:10 AM
interesting. Thaanks kawpower. 
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Big Ced
Expert Class
Soldier
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posted May 30, 2008 09:24 AM
Yeah I also here that rattle in my 08. I took it back to the dealership and they said it was nothing and everything checked out good. But they also said they didn't hear that rattle?
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ShadyD
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posted June 01, 2008 06:48 PM
I had this problem a couple of times. All I had to do was adjust the chain. The rear tire was out of alinement. Check that the axle adjustment lines are the same on both sides.
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