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Thump noise.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:15 am
by fra8877
I have a 2006 Kawasaki ninja 650r. When I pull the clutch and coast, I can feel a faint thump in the footpegs. It almost feels like its every time the wheel goes around. What are a few things this could be? Thanks
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:21 am
by BuzZz
Guessing here...
A flatspot on a tire, a blister on a tire, out of balance wheel, warped brake rotor, bad wheel bearing, kinked chain, puppy caught in the spokes.....?
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:25 am
by fra8877
Yeah, I will probably ask one of the guys at my shop to hop on it and see what they think. It is not that noticable, but it being a new bike I don't want to overlook anything. Btw the puppy thing made me lol for sure. hah. thanks.
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:55 am
by coffee_brake
Sounds like bad spot in the chain. It might be due for a chain by now. If you adjust the chain and the thump comes back within a few miles, probably time for a new chain. And sprockets, change them both at the same time.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:28 am
by MrShake
+1 on puppy caught in the spokes
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:33 am
by Johnj
-1 on the puppy. PO didn't say anything about a persistent yelping.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:32 am
by fireguzzi
I don't think the yelping would be very persistent.
Back to +1 for the puppy.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:46 pm
by fra8877
Today I looked at the chain. It seems like there is too much slack. I was thinking that the thump may be the chain smacking against the rubber guard because it has too much slack. I'm gonna tighten it up and see what happens.
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:31 am
by Tennif Shoe
+1 for puppy