Clicking sound from engine
 

My fiance has a GZ250 and its made a constant clicking sound while running for 3-4 months now. It was low on oil about 3-4 months ago, so I wonder if that's the cause of the issue. If so, any idea on what might have been damaged, and what possibilities there are to fix it? I do all the maintenance on my ninja, but am certainly not a professional mechanic and have never done intense engine work.

Re: Clicking sound from engine
 

If you can adjust the valves on a ninja, you can certainly do it on a Gz.

Does it sound like valve knock/tapping? That's my guess.

Re: Clicking sound from engine
 

Yeah, that's what I'm working on today - for whatever reason I always tend to overthink the simple things :) I don't however have the suzuki tool for valve adjustment, so am gonna try to just use needle nose pliers to turn the adjuster.

Re: Clicking sound from engine
 

If I can do it so can you. Never worked on any engines before my gz. I searched for ever for a decent price on the "special tool" did it without, no problem. Just take your time. Make sure you are at Top dead center on the right stroke though.

Re: Clicking sound from engine
 

The head of a Robinson screw or a Schrader valve will fit perfectly.
:cool: :)