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« Reply #615 on: November 07, 2008, 07:41:48 PM » |
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Hmmm... Saturday morning ride maybe?
preferably. though I went to ride into work this morning and there was a nasty banging noise coming from yon engine. (i ended up driving) |
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« Reply #616 on: November 07, 2008, 07:49:14 PM » |
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Oh? What sort of banging? Sounds serious.  |
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« Reply #617 on: November 07, 2008, 08:15:56 PM » |
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Oh? What sort of banging? Sounds serious. Not sure, but I think piston sorta banging. The timing seems to be about every other firing. It's not constant, but it's not cool either. |
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« Reply #618 on: November 07, 2008, 11:21:27 PM » |
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Saturday out for me. Maybe Sunday.
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« Reply #619 on: November 07, 2008, 11:27:15 PM » |
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Not sure, but I think piston sorta banging. The timing seems to be about every other firing. It's not constant, but it's not cool either.
BOO piston problems!! Saturday out for me. Maybe Sunday.
So no fun tomorrow for the Gixxer? Shame. I've got some spacklin' to do tonight, and a couple quick coats of paint in the morning and then hope to get a ride in before coming back to start packing. Have to go into work at 1330 on Sunday. |
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« Reply #620 on: November 08, 2008, 09:29:23 AM » |
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Not sure, but I think piston sorta banging. The timing seems to be about every other firing. It's not constant, but it's not cool either.
If it is a piston it should be a constant noise. Same deal with rod noise. It could very possibly be the alternator nut backing off. Remember we had that problem with Justin's 750 in the early days of this group. Is the engine running smoothly despite the noise? |
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« Reply #621 on: November 08, 2008, 12:24:07 PM » |
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If it is a piston it should be a constant noise. Same deal with rod noise. It could very possibly be the alternator nut backing off. Remember we had that problem with Justin's 750 in the early days of this group. Is the engine running smoothly despite the noise?
Seems to be. I added a little oil, as it was a touch low. I'll check the alternator. [add] umm - i know i'm ignorant as all hell, but i don't see anything that looks alternator-y. Also, there is definitely oil where there previously wasn't - on top of the case and a little on the lowest rear cyl fins. poo. |
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« Reply #622 on: November 08, 2008, 01:28:20 PM » |
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looks like it's time for a new bike; want to buy one of mine?
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« Reply #623 on: November 08, 2008, 01:38:58 PM » |
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looks like it's time for a new bike; want to buy one of mine?
Funny man indeed. This bike goes down, I go without for who the hell knows how long. |
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« Reply #624 on: November 08, 2008, 09:58:44 PM » |
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Seems to be. I added a little oil, as it was a touch low. I'll check the alternator.
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umm - i know i'm ignorant as all hell, but i don't see anything that looks alternator-y.
Also, there is definitely oil where there previously wasn't - on top of the case and a little on the lowest rear cyl fins. poo.
You can't actually see the alternator. It's inside the left side case. There is a round magnetic stator that is set onto the end of the crankshaft and is held in place by a large nut. The wire coil windings are set inside the outer case itself and the magnet spins with the crank and voila, electricity. That large nut likes to come loose and cause all kinds of problems. Oil back by the rear cylinder could come from the lower cam belt drive. I had that happen on my bike and had to reseal it. You might be having some sort of excess blow by from the breather valve which is next to the rear cylinder. Say the word & if you like I can swing by and have a listen sometime. Or take it to Will for a diagnosis. Who knows? |
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« Reply #625 on: November 09, 2008, 08:57:54 AM » |
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yeah, i should take it down to le shoppe. ever notice how just when you think you have a little extra cash floating around, something comes to yoink it out of your hands? silly money.
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« Reply #626 on: November 09, 2008, 09:45:26 AM » |
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yeah, i should take it down to le shoppe. ever notice how just when you think you have a little extra cash floating around, something comes to yoink it out of your hands? silly money.
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« Reply #627 on: November 14, 2008, 08:22:53 AM » |
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Anything going on, ride-wise, this weekend?
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« Reply #628 on: November 14, 2008, 08:31:35 AM » |
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I'm probably free for an earlier ride Saturday or Sunday.
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« Reply #629 on: November 14, 2008, 11:17:33 AM » |
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Doubt I'll have much free time this weekend unless quite a few kind hearted folk decide to come me move.  Payment would come in the way of beer and sarcasm (for Tristan). |
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