Why does my motorcycle make a loud "clicking" sound when I upshift??? Is this bad for my trans??? Is there something that I am doing wrong? If it makes a difference I ride a 07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R.
2007-05-17 12:02:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It is normal to hear when your shifting in 1st from nuetral but if your hearing it shifting into higher gears shift into them at lower speeds i think it happeneds because your engine is spinning slower than your tranny or vise versa so the gears smack the clutch so i wouldnt do it because it is very stressful for the tranny to force it into gear like that
2007-05-17 13:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Gixxer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without hearing the noise, I'd have to agree with "trashy"
A 2 cylinder EX500 isn't exactly a race bike. The transmission tolerances are a little sloppy for new riders. An in-line 4 cylinder sport bike transmission is a lot tighter (race readiness)
If the sound is unsettling, bring it to a shop and have a mechanic take it for a ride.
Don't pay a dime, and get a second opinion.
Bring it to a Kawasaki dealer, it should still be under warranty.
Keep the repair order for future referral. If the trani goes bad after the warranty runs out, you'll have proof there was a problem and Kawasaki should repair any damage.
2007-05-17 19:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you give a bit more detail? Are we talking a single 'click' as you shift into gear, or a continuous 'click-click-click' after you have shifted and released the clutch?
The first is fine, the second...hmmmm..maybe not.
2007-05-17 19:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by k s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the others said above, but first:
Check the oil level. If it's low, add some oil.
2007-05-17 20:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try switching to full synthetic motorcycle oil, that will quiet down your transmission a bit.
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2007-05-23 22:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some clicking is normal.
2007-05-17 19:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋