Hey guys - i have a big question. Recently I have noticed that whenever I slowly shift from First gear to Second gear - there would be grinding noise - also from 2nd to 3rd gear. But if i were to shift fast - no grinding noise. I have a 98 zx600e. The thing is that when i accidentally downshifted from 2nd to 1st - with the clutch still in - there was grinding noise too. Is this suppose to happen - cause I'm not sure downshifting from 2nd to 1st with the clutch still in would cause grinding noise - is my 2nd gear goign???? Thanks alot.

 

Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

 

lets try that second[&:]how is the adjustment? with in tolerence?

 

my 06 does this to i have been told by nemerous kawi techs that it is a normal kawi sound, differetn bikes have different quirks

 

Check the adjustments as mentioned above.

 

I would check the adjustments for piece of mind, but Kawis have always had loud trannys.

 

Adjust your drive chain and if it doesn't improve, your 2nd gear could be going out and they aren't meshing/ engaging fully. Check you engine oil for metal fragments, dustor shavings.

 

hit my shifter with a hammer? - what would that do? - i do hear noises when the rpm is up at like 5000+ - i m not sure if the gear is grinding or loose metal.

 

It would probably break it....I wouldn't try using a hammer. I'd leave that up to the dealers who know what they're doing.

 

i hear these like littel soudns around 5000 - like somethign rattling in the front whatever gear i m in when the rpm is over 5000? any help?