engine noise
 

ok. guys.....
how much "noise" is too much? really. i adjusted the valves on Lori's bike thinking the valves were out of adjustment. well. the racket is still there. its not a "knock". its just a VERY loud ticking, which 'to me' sounds like its coming from the top end. i've been thinking of tearing the top end down and doing a thorough inspection of it. i hate to even consider it due to my job and time.

i think what i'm gonna wind up doing is shooting a vid of it and posting it here for ya'll's opinions. as my memory serves me, the engine has always been a little noisy to me... but... maybe i'm just being so picky. next to my KLR, the GZ sounds like nuts in a can. ofcourse the KLR is quiet as a mouse. the ZX7 i just sold however had the typical noisy topend of a early ninja.

<----- frustrated....

provided i dont forget, tomorrow, i'll shoot a video and post it. opinions appreciated.

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We will be able to tell more with a vid. Good call.

These aren't the quietest engine but they aren't "nuts-in-a-can" loud either. When healthy, they don't even vibrate that much for a thumper. Just a good, solid , purrrrrrrrrr

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doesn't look like i'll have a pic up tonite.

looks like i've got to take the carb off again. float needle sticking open. i did manage to shoot a short video dispite a rough/rich running engine.... but NOW, the sd card doesnt want to work in the computer.....

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Re: engine noise
 

Mine sounds pretty much the same. And I too was worried about the noise and have been to several mechanics. Bottom line was that it's just a loud engine.
I have this rule now: If I hear a noise and I'm not sure what it is, I ignore it. It's either going to go away, or get worse and become a problem. :)

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Sounds like an air cooled single cylinder to me. The cooling fins can help broadcast the internal sounds. I wouldn't get to excited just yet.

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been a long time since i messed with an aircooled single. for comparison... my KLR650 is nearly silent compared to her GZ... lol

thanks. :)

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good day!

i just ran into this post... relating to a similar noise in my 2009.... it looks like there wasn't really an answer here?

The ticking sounds like it is coming from the top end... maybe near the exhaust valve? it is not a horrible sound but concerns me.... more annoying than anything and just want to make sure it wont lead to a serious problem.

running fuel treatment through it with higher octane fuel... hoping it is just some build up that i can burn off... :)

ideas??

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These engines are kind of noisy. How long have you had the bike?

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sound like sowing machine is normal