R6 Clunk? - General Sportbike Discussion

Kelm · 07-31-2008, 02:30 AM

I went and got on my 07 R6 today..... I went in first, and it just would clunk every couple seconds worsening as I attempted to go faster, I decided I better just turn around. all this happened in like 30 seconds, thats how bad it clunks. just jerks forward....

and you cant roll it back, cause it feels like you roll for 2 seconds then hit a invisibile speed bump. wtf is going on?

old man roger · 07-31-2008, 03:23 AM

your chain and sprockets may be junk....

100%_sukkafree · 07-31-2008, 03:30 AM

Kelm · 07-31-2008, 03:34 AM

Wheres the best place to order a chain and sprocket combo?
and which one is good.... I need durablity, I heard vortex wear like crap... let me know, thanks.

I wanna go up a little in the back but I don't know how much, its still my daily commuter.

ewalR1 · 07-31-2008, 03:36 AM

You Might Have Screwed The Tranny. Yamahas Are Bad About That........i Know!!!!

cjoec01 · 07-31-2008, 03:38 AM

Phil at motoheaven.com get the 14/52, works great, makes the wheel turn nicely. Seriously you can still ride over a hundred if need be.

yamarobb · 07-31-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ewalR1

You Might Have Screwed The Tranny. Yamahas Are Bad About That........i Know!!!!

+1 they sure are, on tranny number 3,

HighStyles · 07-31-2008, 09:05 AM

lost 2nd gear on my r6 back in the day but kelms sounds like the chain is really loose.. not saying your dumb and didn't check it.. but did you?

Kelm · 07-31-2008, 12:43 PM

It's a little loose I'll tighten it up and see if it fixes it for now but it would at least be a sign I need to get a new sprocket right.

old man roger · 07-31-2008, 01:09 PM

even if it's loose it sounds like there are tight spots in the chain and if there are tightening it could be a bad idea

poni · 07-31-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by old man roger

even if it's loose it sounds like there are tight spots in the chain and if there are tightening it could be a bad idea

+1....just put a DID o-ring chain on my bike , it felt like it was surging, but it had seizing links in the chain everywhere and it was just a cheap chain at the start of the year. i got a Vortex 54 on rear and -1 in the front, works great and you can notice the chain quality is worth the money for the abuse it will take!

Standupnfall · 07-31-2008, 01:36 PM

Lube that chain and make sure you have proper tension. How many miles are on it?

Nick StuntMetal · 07-31-2008, 01:36 PM

R6 transmissions suck...but I think I had the only one that 2nd gear didnt go out of it...I had like 27,000 miles it.

Thats crazy if his chain and sprocket are messed up already...since that bike is practically brand new.

Towlieee · 07-31-2008, 02:59 PM

a 07?

If your chain and sprocket are fucked, START CLEANING AND LUBING THAT SHIT!

I bought my f4i in 06, with 14k miles, with stock sprocket and chain! Went to around 24k on it before I switched it out

Towlieee · 07-31-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by poni

+1....just put a DID o-ring chain on my bike , it felt like it was surging, but it had seizing links in the chain everywhere and it was just a cheap chain at the start of the year. i got a Vortex 54 on rear and -1 in the front, works great and you can notice the chain quality is worth the money for the abuse it will take!

my 2 cents

chain maintenance is much more important then a name brand vs non name brand.

I've watched a friend put a brand new DID chain on, never lube it, and 6 months ltaer the thing is solid rust and every link sticks on it..

And I've also watched a friend ride his 636 for over a year with a $30 non o-ring chain, that looked brand new after a year..

I'm personally running a cheap as fuck chain right now.. $68 shipped for 120 links!

Compton82 · 07-31-2008, 03:32 PM

I had a buddy that had the same problem. Turned out his front sprocket was missing like 3-4 teeth from not keeping the chain properly adjusted.

jbstunts · 07-31-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Compton82

I had a buddy that had the same problem. Turned out his front sprocket was missing like 3-4 teeth from not keeping the chain properly adjusted.

something like this seems possible but by you sayin it wont roll backwards is cause for concern. ive had some fucked up chains in my day and the shit still rolled. i think you need to take your chain off and front sprocket cover and see if the front sprocket spins freely in neutral

07-31-2008, 02:30 AM	#1
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07-31-2008, 03:23 AM	#2
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07-31-2008, 03:34 AM	#4
Kelm Haters make me famous! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 20 Bike: 01 F4i bitches! Gender: Male Posts: 8,092	Re: R6 Clunk? Wheres the best place to order a chain and sprocket combo? and which one is good.... I need durablity, I heard vortex wear like crap... let me know, thanks. I wanna go up a little in the back but I don't know how much, its still my daily commuter. __________________ F4i Parts for Sale... Listed with prices! http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/464-bike-parts-sale/237465-f4i-parts-sale-w.html

07-31-2008, 03:36 AM	#5
ewalR1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: THE MID G.A. Age: 51 Bike: 05 R1, 01 F4I..... AND YOUR MOM Gender: Male Posts: 1,436	Re: R6 Clunk? You Might Have Screwed The Tranny. Yamahas Are Bad About That........i Know!!!!

07-31-2008, 03:38 AM	#6
cjoec01 Bacons Hot, Need a Spot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kauai HI, FTP free today Age: 32 Bike: 07 zx6r,Retired 99 POS zx6r Gender: Male Posts: 692	Re: R6 Clunk? Phil at motoheaven.com get the 14/52, works great, makes the wheel turn nicely. Seriously you can still ride over a hundred if need be.

07-31-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
HighStyles Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Crystal River, Florida, USA Age: 27 Bike: 07zx6r Gender: Male Posts: 657	Re: R6 Clunk? lost 2nd gear on my r6 back in the day but kelms sounds like the chain is really loose.. not saying your dumb and didn't check it.. but did you?

07-31-2008, 12:43 PM	#9
Kelm Haters make me famous! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 20 Bike: 01 F4i bitches! Gender: Male Posts: 8,092	Re: R6 Clunk? It's a little loose I'll tighten it up and see if it fixes it for now but it would at least be a sign I need to get a new sprocket right. __________________ F4i Parts for Sale... Listed with prices! http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/464-bike-parts-sale/237465-f4i-parts-sale-w.html

07-31-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
old man roger also known as OMR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OMR INDUSTRIES in west palm beach florida Age: Bike: OMR PREPPED 636 Gender: Male Posts: 50,378	Re: R6 Clunk? even if it's loose it sounds like there are tight spots in the chain and if there are tightening it could be a bad idea

07-31-2008, 01:36 PM	#12
Standupnfall Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY Age: 30 Bike: 2 Four-Eyes, Zuma, XR100. XR50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,107	Re: R6 Clunk? Lube that chain and make sure you have proper tension. How many miles are on it?

07-31-2008, 01:36 PM	#13
Nick StuntMetal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eaton,Ohio Age: 29 Bike: 01 F4i Gender: Male Posts: 706	Re: R6 Clunk? R6 transmissions suck...but I think I had the only one that 2nd gear didnt go out of it...I had like 27,000 miles it. Thats crazy if his chain and sprocket are messed up already...since that bike is practically brand new.

07-31-2008, 02:59 PM	#14
Towlieee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Anywhere wheelies happen Age: 21 Bike: 02F4i 05Fiddy 05Crf150 Gender: Male Posts: 3,286	Re: R6 Clunk? a 07? If your chain and sprocket are fucked, START CLEANING AND LUBING THAT SHIT! I bought my f4i in 06, with 14k miles, with stock sprocket and chain! Went to around 24k on it before I switched it out

07-31-2008, 03:32 PM	#16
Compton82 ANTI-BETO IN 08 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hoover, AL Age: 26 Bike: 04 ZX6RR, 03 636 Gender: Male Posts: 8,209	Re: R6 Clunk? I had a buddy that had the same problem. Turned out his front sprocket was missing like 3-4 teeth from not keeping the chain properly adjusted.