L1 - strange noise at 1/8 throttle

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TurkishJordo
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Joined: Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:37 pm
My Bike: ZXR 400, L1, UK Model

L1 - strange noise at 1/8 throttle

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Hi everyone,

So my ZXR400 (L1) has a weird issue: :ffs

If I full throttle I get full response, but if I throttle it and then put the throttle position where it's borderline off, but partially on, the bike is making a strange noise and the revs will slowly drop, they will eventually hold at 5-6k which is fine as I'm cruising, but the exhaust sounds funky-hard to explain..

Basically at 1/8 throttle position AFTER I've given it some good amount of throttle, the revs slowly drop (normal, to match the throttle position) but the bike is making a strange vibration/hesitant/bleeeeeer sort of noise, if I then wack the throttle open I get full response, maybe a tiny tiny amount of hesitation but nothing of concern - anyone know what this could be? Carbs?

Carbs have been balanced, bike serviced, new exhaust system (does it on both systems) I'm lost!
TurkishJordo
Posts: 44
Joined: Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:37 pm
My Bike: ZXR 400, L1, UK Model

Re: L1 - strange noise at 1/8 throttle

Post by TurkishJordo »

RESOLVED: Dirty main jets was causing this very weird noise/hesitation/vibrating sound.
- 2 tins of Carb/Intake cleaner and she's running like a beauty - oh, apart from the blown head gasket and fork seals - my month, eh! cgeek
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