Anyone else w/ L1 gsxr's that have really noisy chains? When I put my left leg kind of out, I can hear it easily. Idk if this should be a concern, I'm a little over the 2200 mile mark, crazy how they grow up so fast.
Then after 6k rpm, I hear this annoying buzzing, but from what I read, it's from the air box.. doesnt bother me a whole lot, I was just curious if all of this is normal.

I don't hear a chain noise, but my bike had a mild grumbling sound around 4000 to 5000 rpm. It seemed to go away right when I hit 5000 rpm so I assumed it was due to turbulance around the partially-open exhaust valve. At higher rpm it is silky smooth. A mechanical rumble would have gotten worse at higher rpm. I don't notice the grumble nearly as much now that I have my M4 GP slipon, because the exhaust sounds "healthier". I did have some annoying buzziness and reverb from the airbox which I tuned out with vibration dampers. See link.

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308288&page=2

Check to make sure your rear wheel is straight and lined up. Even if it's just off a little it could cause some chain noise.

Each time I flare my left leg out, I can hear the chain noise even more so idk what could be causing that, it's louder the faster I go and when I squeeze the clutch lever, it goes away. Maybe there's too much slack, I'll have to see.

Each time I flare my left leg out, I can hear the chain noise even more so idk what could be causing that, it's louder the faster I go and when I squeeze the clutch lever, it goes away. Maybe there's too much slack, I'll have to see.

Doesn't it follow that if you are rolling, the chain noise would be easier to detect (engine noise drops) when you pull in the clutch? I think you're hearing something else.

Anyone else w/ L1 gsxr's that have really noisy chains? When I put my left leg kind of out, I can hear it easily. Idk if this should be a concern, I'm a little over the 2200 mile mark, crazy how they grow up so fast.
Then after 6k rpm, I hear this annoying buzzing, but from what I read, it's from the air box.. doesnt bother me a whole lot, I was just curious if all of this is normal.

Just wondering . How many times have you cleaned , lubed and checked your chain adjustment in those 2200 miles . Clean , lube and check should be every 500 to 600 miles .

Doesn't it follow that if you are rolling, the chain noise would be easier to detect (engine noise drops) when you pull in the clutch? I think you're hearing something else.

yeah if the noise goes away then i wouldnt suspect the chain..


Just wondering . How many times have you cleaned , lubed and checked your chain adjustment in those 2200 miles . Clean , lube and check should be every 500 to 600 miles .

this was the first thing that entered my mind

Each time I flare my left leg out, I can hear the chain noise even more so idk what could be causing that, it's louder the faster I go and when I squeeze the clutch lever, it goes away. Maybe there's too much slack, I'll have to see.

Does it sound like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQPFCIpAs1E

Have you ever owned a bike before? That is the normal noise that comes from the drivetrain when throttle is engaged.

And the other sound is your bikes intake noise. When I went for a test ride on a stock L1 750 I was amazed how loud was the intake noise :lol
It was around 6000rpm...

Not to hijack post, but speaking of lubing chain, what do you guys use, if anything that does not wind up on the back rim, swing arm and under seat? Thanks.

Modern O-ring chains like ours are prelubed with the O-rings holding the grease in. I never "clean" the chain with solvents, WD-40, or "liquid" lubes as they can dissolve the inner lube which will fling out and off in no time. I have been using ChainWax for years with good results every 500 miles (easier to keep track of than 600 miles). After a ride (to warm up the chain) I spray a liberal amount on the top and bottom of the links with the bike on a rear stand. Sections of newspaper keep overspray off the rear tire and garage floor. It sets up in 30 minutes leaving a waxy solid film to seal in the factory grease and protect the chain and O-rings from grit, water, and rust. I don't know if it is the best chain lube currently out there, but I works for me and does not fling off if you are patient enough to allow it to setup (I usually let it setup overnight). When I have gone to the beach I noticed that many local motorcycles have massive chain rust from sea spray. What do you owners who live at the coast use to prevent rust?

Modern O-ring chains like ours are prelubed with the O-rings holding the grease in. I never "clean" the chain with solvents, WD-40, or "liquid" lubes as they can dissolve the inner lube which will fling out and off in no time. I have been using ChainWax for years with good results every 500 miles (easier to keep track of than 600 miles). After a ride (to warm up the chain) I spray a liberal amount on the top and bottom of the links with the bike on a rear stand. Sections of newspaper keep overspray off the rear tire and garage floor. It sets up in 30 minutes leaving a waxy solid film to seal in the factory grease and protect the chain and O-rings from grit, water, and rust. I don't know if it is the best chain lube currently out there, but I works for me and does not fling off if you are patient enough to allow it to setup (I usually let it setup overnight). When I have gone to the beach I noticed that many local motorcycles have massive chain rust from sea spray. What do you owners who live at the coast use to prevent rust?

I live at the beach as well. One and half blocks to the beach in one direction and one and a half blocks to the bay in another, we are bascially on an island at the jersey shore. Should i spray crc 6-56 on any of the metal? everything rusts here and quick. thanks.

Does it sound like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQPFCIpAs1E

Have you ever owned a bike before? That is the normal noise that comes from the drivetrain when throttle is engaged.

And the other sound is your bikes intake noise. When I went for a test ride on a stock L1 750 I was amazed how loud was the intake noise :lol
It was around 6000rpm...

Owned a 250 ninja before this and it didn't sound like this, but the ninja didn't have that cool whining sound the transmission makes either. Intake was more quiet on the ninja as well but that's a whole nother set up since it was carb'ed. The sound I'm hearing is a bit different than the one in the video.

Since we're talking chains, can someone tell me the proper amount of slack to have in the chain. I bought a used (800 miles) 2011 GSXR 750 and don't have the owner's manual yet...

Since we're talking chains, can someone tell me the proper amount of slack to have in the chain. I bought a used (800 miles) 2011 GSXR 750 and don't have the owner's manual yet...

No more than a half inch deflection up or down 1/2 way between the sprockets which is a total of one inch from highest upper deflection to lowest lower deflection, I believe unless tolerances have decreased over the years.

Some cool reads on chain care I ran across.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=619424 (http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=619424)

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345397

At 2200 miles you are way past a needed chain adjustment. A chain stretches most in it's earliest life. When it's new. Should have been adjusted at 600 miles. At least checked.

the lower side of the chain, just behind the rear set should just touch the swing arm when lifted up. Thats how I have done it so far without any issues

BTW all that info is in the MOM. Take time to read it. You will learn all sorts of things

when I squeeze the clutch lever, it goes away.

You sure the noise isn't coming from the clutch