Question for Hi Bird/Richardo/Komoto 250 Owner

Dragon · 08-06-2008, 02:03 PM

I've 2000 miles on the bike, and eversince around 500 miles, I've been hearing a tapping sound from the engine. The sound is very faint, so it can only be heard during idle with the gear in neutral. I'm sure it's not the valve. I believe it is coming from the lower end of the engine/transmission block. Also, it seems to be getting louder. Do other Hi Bird/Komoto/Richardo 250 owner have this issue?

kczukiman · 08-06-2008, 09:34 PM

nothing like that from mine.I only have 600 miles on it .

Hmanfl · 08-07-2008, 08:46 AM

Nothing like that on mine at 2600 miles

Cal25 · 08-07-2008, 09:11 AM

Mine sounds normal at about 1500 miles.

shakembakem · 08-07-2008, 09:37 AM

800 miles on mine and i know the noise your talking about. its when its cold right? and if you pull in the clutch it gets alot worse, but if you shift into first it shuts right up?

Dragon · 08-07-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shakembakem

800 miles on mine and i know the noise your talking about. its when its cold right? and if you pull in the clutch it gets alot worse, but if you shift into first it shuts right up?

Yes, my bike has that cold noise that you described above. However, it also has a hot noise. When the engine is hot (like, after a long ride), there is a slight tapping sound. I didn't notice it until a friend pointed it out. His theory is that the electric starter is making the noise. I guess I should try to run without the e-starter. But, then, there will be a gapping hole.

alonzo · 08-07-2008, 12:49 PM

e starters do not make that noise. that sound is comming from something that has a excessive gap hence why the bike only makes the sound after a cold start.

Start the engine cold, use a long screwdriver and plug it aginst your ear. touch the case at the clutch with the other end of the screwdriver and then move towards the crankshaft. "works like a stethoscope" wherever the noise is comming from is your problem.

it sounds to me as if you have a bearing going bad. If that is the problem all you can do is go with a heavier weight oil.

It might be clutch chatter which is harmless for the most part. But I have not seen many new wet clutch bikes with clutch chatter.

since you still have really low miles on your machine I have to ask how hard have you ridden the machine?

Dragon · 08-07-2008, 04:41 PM

I ride 100% street. I generally take it easy. However, sometimes, I'll go nuts on it, like WOT from stop light to stop light. I've also gone on the hiway a few times--30 minute trips of 65 MPH.

Let me clarify, also. When the engine cold, the sound is squeaky-like. When the engine is hot, the sound is tapping-like.

08-06-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Question for Hi Bird/Richardo/Komoto 250 Owner I've 2000 miles on the bike, and eversince around 500 miles, I've been hearing a tapping sound from the engine. The sound is very faint, so it can only be heard during idle with the gear in neutral. I'm sure it's not the valve. I believe it is coming from the lower end of the engine/transmission block. Also, it seems to be getting louder. Do other Hi Bird/Komoto/Richardo 250 owner have this issue? __________________ Chinabikeless
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08-06-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	nothing like that from mine.I only have 600 miles on it . __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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08-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Hmanfl Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange City Florida Posts: 23	Nothing like that on mine at 2600 miles __________________ 2007 Komoto GY250 Unipod Filter, 115 Jet, Battery Under Seat, 17/40 Sprockets, Duro Tires - 1500 Miles
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08-07-2008, 04:41 PM	#8
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I ride 100% street. I generally take it easy. However, sometimes, I'll go nuts on it, like WOT from stop light to stop light. I've also gone on the hiway a few times--30 minute trips of 65 MPH. Let me clarify, also. When the engine cold, the sound is squeaky-like. When the engine is hot, the sound is tapping-like. __________________ Chinabikeless
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08-07-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Mine sounds normal at about 1500 miles.
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08-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#5
shakembakem Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 64	800 miles on mine and i know the noise your talking about. its when its cold right? and if you pull in the clutch it gets alot worse, but if you shift into first it shuts right up?
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08-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#7
alonzo Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 527	e starters do not make that noise. that sound is comming from something that has a excessive gap hence why the bike only makes the sound after a cold start. Start the engine cold, use a long screwdriver and plug it aginst your ear. touch the case at the clutch with the other end of the screwdriver and then move towards the crankshaft. "works like a stethoscope" wherever the noise is comming from is your problem. it sounds to me as if you have a bearing going bad. If that is the problem all you can do is go with a heavier weight oil. It might be clutch chatter which is harmless for the most part. But I have not seen many new wet clutch bikes with clutch chatter. since you still have really low miles on your machine I have to ask how hard have you ridden the machine?
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