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#1 PostAuthor: wayno » Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:00 pm

i am going to look a a z1000 which the owner described has a clicking sound from the engine and thinks its the "adjuster". new to the zed world so thought i'd ask here. is this likely to be a major/expensive fault??
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#2 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:03 pm

Try pulling the clutch in once it`s running.

Also it could just be a loose tappet. Which is better than a tight one !
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#3 PostAuthor: wayno » Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:08 pm

tailiftchris wrote:Try pulling the clutch in once it`s running.

Also it could just be a loose tappet. Which is better than a tight one !


what will the clutch prove/happen ?
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#4 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:15 pm

All z clutches are noisy.

It`s called character :lol:

Seriously though, maybe you could take someone along with you ?
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#5 PostAuthor: floydsz1 » Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:07 pm

could be the camchain adjuster . though ticking would prob indicate a valve shim adjustment. clutch's tend to rumble/rattle and the camchain is more off a rattle. if that makes sense.By pulling the clutch in, it loads it up and goes quiet and usually indicates the clutch centre bearing is the culprit but as most do it its nothing to worry about, and is easy to change if needed. like chris says maybe better to take someone with you. does'nt need to be a zed guy just a good motorcycle mechanic, preferably one used to older bikes.
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#6 PostAuthor: mick znone » Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:28 pm

are there any other members down Swansea way :?: always worth buying someone a pint or two, if they have good zed knowledge. :beer
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#7 PostAuthor: wayno » Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:30 pm

unfortunately i dont know of anyone available midweek :cry:
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#8 PostAuthor: Pigford » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:27 pm

tailiftchris wrote:Try pulling the clutch in once it`s running !


Come on then TLC - Ticking :?? Explain :|
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#9 PostAuthor: PJ » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:32 pm

wayno wrote:unfortunately i dont know of anyone available midweek :cry:



Wayno, if no one is available, take a good quality camera phone, camera or cam corder, record it and post the video on the site, it might help!!
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#10 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:09 pm

Pigford wrote:
tailiftchris wrote:Try pulling the clutch in once it`s running !


Come on then TLC - Ticking :?? Explain :|


Alright then Pigster - rumble.

I`ve only heard tell of this you understand :lol:
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#11 PostAuthor: wayno » Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:24 pm

where can i find model identification from frame/engine numbers?
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#12 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:24 am

You'll find model/frame numbers on ZPower's website.
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#13 PostAuthor: Pigford » Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:50 am

That OK TLC :wink:

The rumble can be caused buy a combination of play in the clutch shaft bearing and those pesky rivets holding the cage on.

Funnily enough the old late 70's big CB H****'s had the most problems, coz rather than just the inner clutch drum moving when disengaging the clutch, typical H**** decided to do it "their way" (song there somewhere?) and the whole clutch basket was pushed out :shock:

Saying that, a lot of the Jap big fours also rumbled :roll:
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#14 PostAuthor: PJ » Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:03 am

wayno wrote:where can i find model identification from frame/engine numbers?


https://www.z-power.co.uk/merchantmanag ... php?pId=21
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#15 PostAuthor: Geoff Meager » Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:03 pm

I sometimes get a Rumble sound from my Bottom End .........
Could it be a sign that my Crutch is Knackered .......
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