Kawasaki 1400 GTR

Off Topic => General Discussion => Topic started by: Delfox on August 16, 2015, 09:53:16 PM

Title: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: Delfox on August 16, 2015, 09:53:16 PM
Picked up the bike yesterday from shipley rode it home down the m62 30ish miles top end is tapping when i got home just took my time legal speeds 2010 in blue 15000 miles any ideas
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: shaggs147 on August 16, 2015, 10:26:22 PM
Mine rattles when you first start it, then quietens down after a couple of minutes.  It's always done it, think its the timing chain adjuster. Is your engine noisy all the time?
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: Delfox on August 16, 2015, 11:07:03 PM
it does it more when warm there is another post i have just posted on have a read of it
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: davetherave on August 31, 2015, 11:12:29 AM
shims ?
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: virginiajim on August 31, 2015, 11:55:32 AM
After the cam chain rattle at first start there should not be any tapping knocking from the bike whilst riding.
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: Burchy on August 31, 2015, 12:19:25 PM
If it was from a shop, simply take it back
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: Charlie747 on August 31, 2015, 01:50:28 PM
Quote from: Burchy on August 31, 2015, 12:19:25 PM
If it was from a shop, simply take it back

+1  :agree:
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: flatfour on August 31, 2015, 02:31:35 PM
My GTR was always a little "tappety" when hot, from the time of purchase to the day of sale. I compared it with others and found them similar. The new Versys also exhibits a similar noise at certain rpm.

Neither bike has become worse with mileage, so I'm haven't been concerned. The warranty is plenty long enough for problems to be fixed if they do develop, in my view.

Problems that came up (with the GTR) such as drive shaft failure, were dealt with quickly by the dealer under warranty/extended warranty, so no complaints.
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: Lonewolf on August 31, 2015, 04:48:07 PM
Did you buy it from Craig's Honda?
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: O.C. on August 31, 2015, 05:48:53 PM
Or Bradford motorcycles 
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: viper on August 31, 2015, 06:27:23 PM
mmm, just reading through Delfoxs posts , he has stated several problems with his bike but does not seem to come  back once hes asked the question, bad bike or Munchausen syndrome  ?
Title: Re: Got my GTR at last but not happy
Post by: virginiajim on August 31, 2015, 08:42:18 PM
Well, he's on our site as well (small world) but has only posted an introduction.