I know that you have probably already checked this, but have you made sure the the spring washers on the disc bobbins aren't tired, and the noise is the disc jiggling on the carrier. I had a ZZR600 that did exactly what you describe, and it was the spring washers on the bobbins which had just lost their "Spring".

I think that's exactly what has happened. I've been looking on various forums and it seems the R1 and FJ1300 with bluespot calipers suffer with the same problem. The general consensus was that it's normal, but after cleaning up the calipers (I noticed that one piston was slow to move on each of them) the noise is much less on one than the other. One post mentioned that replacing the spring clip with an 06 R6 caliper fixes the rattle. I think it's a case of the tolerances and wear adding up to allow movement and the rattle.
It's a shame that I didn't track this down whilst the bike was I the road as it's SORN’d now or i’d have thought to touch the brakes to see if the noise disappeared.


As it's such an easy replacement I’ll probably just clean and lubricate everything and see if that fixes it. If not I’ll start swapping things.

As  a bit more detail I’ve just taken the callipers off and it’s the same on both of them.
The knock is because the pad is held in with one pin so the pad is free to rotate around it and the knock is coming from the the pad rotating into the calliper.
So I’m assuming this in normal even though it’s quite a knock?

I’ve inspected and adjusted the cables so I don’t believe that’s the source of the noise so the search goes on…..
Not been for a ride yet but the valve seems quiet enough when revving it up.

It's like something loose with a tinkling sound at 30 to 40 on/off throttle. Normally if really loose it rattles like someone tapping a spanner on the exhaust at tickover when cold.

Hmm, I’m not sure if it’s that. I hear something that’s quite a low frequency , but the speed seems about right.
I’ve just had a look at the valve and there’s some lateral movement (maybe  3 mm in/out) . Is that acceptable?

Not from new, mine was 18 months old with 4K up.

I took the side panels off a month or so ago whilst I did a bit of tinkering.
Went to refit them and noticed that both of the top rubbers are missing.
Looking at the exploded diagram on Fowler’s website it shows the rubbers at the bottom but the top is shown as being attached to the air box cover not the frame.
Does anyone know if the top rubbers are the same as the bottom?

Does look the biz and £47 doesn’t seem too bad for something that actually works 
Might have to raid the piggy bank.

Was thinking of having a fiddle with the pilot airscrew adjusters.
Can anyone recommend a tool to do this with the carbs in situ?

But then again I can see a 2016 MT10 with 2,800 miles for £8,300!
Maybe I could strike a deal to change for £5k?
Must stop watching YouTube videos of MT10s on one wheel at 80+ mph..... not that I can wheelie like that anyway!
I’m getting too old for this too, but if I remember not to look in the mirror I can still think I’m in my 30’s rather than twice that.

Finally got round to riding the bloody thing (I’ve always been a bit slow!)
In my defence as well as the carbs being stripped and Ivanised, I’ve started at one end of the bike and serviced just about everything.


So it was with some trepidation I thought I’d better ride it before we’re all locked in.


First impressions were good; the fuel was a bit stale so whilst the choke worked (that’s a first) it was a bit fluffy low down until it warmed up.


Taking it easy for a couple of miles until the engine was warm, I then wound on the throttle in third (I think!) Jeezuz it took off like the proverbial cat. I got to 10k just hanging on. I  had a quick look at the speedo and it did seem to be an awful long way round.
It was also still pulling....


I’ve been trundling around in a car for some time so I’m willing to believe I‘m a bit rusty when it comes to power, but the real revelation to me was the mid range pick up off a closed throttle. Before I’d really struggled on roundabouts with the trailing throttle to light throttle transition being really jerky. Not any more. Loverly!!
Ive just spent the rest of the time accelerating from 30 to 70 in out local lanes, just because if feels so responsive.
I think I feel less vibes too.


I did have a hankering for an OM10, but Whilst I’m sure it’s a fantastic bike I don’t think it’s worth the (at least) £8k extra it will cost me considering the mileage I cover.
Not that logic has ever stopped me from buying a bike if a fancy it 

guys ,just wanted to ask where is the best place for the carb needle valve o rings, as i have trawled all the threads till my head hurts and i think i might a have problem with these
by the looks of several posts its wise to replace if i have the carbs off


i have called fowlers and they want £40 per carb for the complete lot ,just wanted to see if the o rings can be bought on there own


TIA jason
 

Hi Jason,


Do you mean the O ring for this?
I’ve got some I can send you.
As Ogri kindly let me have some I’m happy to pass some on.

I ordered a Skylift from M&P along with a 10% discount which brought it down to about £420 including adapter and shipping.
Buyers remorse then kicked in as it seemed a shed load of money and I could see tables were coming in @ £50 or so less. I was also a bit concerned that whilst different adapters fit  350 bikes they weren’t necessarily the ones I might buy next. I liked the idea of the table being universal so I ended cancelling the order.
I was looking at the tables again when a Big Blue bike lift came up on Gumtree for a price I was much happier to pay, it was also only 2 miles away from me so I bought that instead.
Quite impressed with it so far too!

Quote from: agricola on 28 January 2020, 08:34:02 pm

I got mine from these people. Had no problems with it, good value for money https://www.kmsdirect.co.uk/tools-equipment/liftingtools

Personally, I would prefer to have a scissor style bench to keep the floor space as those types are longer when down.
Something more like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-SEAMC454-MC454-Hydraulic-Motorcycle/dp/B00U7OPNU6

That’s a point that I’d not considered.
My latest thought is to go for the Abba Skylift as I like the idea of being able to move the bike around.
The only slight negative is the need to have a bike specific fitting kit and the need to remove the swing arm pivot cover every time  I use it.
I’ve got a single garage and whilst I know I can park the bike on the table I still think the Skylift gives me the best flexibility.
Just need to get one at a good price.