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07-03-2009, 09:18 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
From: Charleston, WV
I Ride: 2009 Zx6r Monster Edition
Posts: 82
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Loud popping, cracking noise when compressing suspension
Hey guys I just bought a 09 zx6r monster editon. It has 125 miles on it. Just recently it started making this really loud popping noise whenever you hit a bump or just when you sit on the bike. You can put your hand on the front part of the swingarm where the bolt goes through the frame and swingarm, then when you compress the suspension you can feel it popping there. I sprayed wd40 everywhere I thought it was making noise and still no luck. I thought it was coming from the shock until I felt it popping on the frame/swingarm bolt. This really has me puzzled and mad cause its a brand new bike and its doing this. But at least I have a year warranty on it. So I will be taking it back to dealer on Monday if its something I can't fix. So if you guys have any idea what's causing this I would really appreciate it. Thank You
Last edited by 09zx6rmonster : 07-03-2009 at 09:30 PM.
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07-03-2009, 09:30 PM
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take it too the dealer and have them look at it... that new it should be nonething but the sweet sound of the motor 
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07-03-2009, 09:47 PM
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From: Fontana, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goremore
take it too the dealer and have them look at it... that new it should be nonething but the sweet sound of the motor |
Best thing to do.
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07-04-2009, 12:10 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
From: Charleston, WV
I Ride: 2009 Zx6r Monster Edition
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Ok i loosened the nut on the bolt that goes through the frame/swingarm. When the nut is loose it does not make the popping noise. So my question is that is it poosible that when they put the bike together they didnt grease the bolt? Maybe thats why its making that noise, no lubrication on it?
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07-06-2009, 11:15 AM
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From: Corinth, MS
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its possible...but really, with it being THAT new take it to the dealer and make them fix it under warranty. dont do anything to mess it up otherwise they wont cover it.
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07-06-2009, 11:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soc_monki
its possible...but really, with it being THAT new take it to the dealer and make them fix it under warranty. dont do anything to mess it up otherwise they wont cover it.
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dont do it your self..........
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07-07-2009, 05:32 PM
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From: Charleston, WV
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Yep at the dealer now. I will let you guys know what I find out.
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07-09-2009, 04:12 PM
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From: Charleston, WV
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Hey guys so I got my bike back today. Was all quiet, no squeaks or nothing. Rode for about 20 miles, guess what? Starting creaking and making the popping noise again. So I take it back to the dealer and give em an ear full. So they call Kawasaki and they are sending me a new swingarm and shaft. When I talked to Kawasaki they told me what probably is causing it is that the swingarm got machined wrong. So now were just waiting on parts, supposed to be here Wednesday. So this should fix the problem.
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