06 crankshaft issues?

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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Default 06 crankshaft issues?

A couple of 06 owners have had crankshaft failures. Knocking sounds. Got worse but started around 4000 miles it seems.
 
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:34 AM
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Wow! that sux man.... Hope you dont end up with a bad one.
 
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Thanks lemac. I am "chicken little" here. I am all ears when I tested the ride again. So far so good. Couple of buck 80 passes today. Still so far so good.
 
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Default RE: 06 crankshaft issues?

Handn't heard of any crankshaft faliers in the newer engines, but I know my old RX (ZX10a) has gone through a few.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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wow I did not know that the GPZ's had that issue.

Only a couple of cases so far, which is good actually. Non stunt riders or racers either.
 
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