Clanking noise when shut off the engine

dfjrep · 06-18-2014, 10:47 PM

Engine runs fine but when shutting down the engine (red switch off) I hear a clanking noise like something is unwinding or loose. Only lasts for a few seconds but sure doesnt sound normal. Just bought this GZ250 so I'm looking for some guidance on possible causes.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-19-2014, 08:22 AM

Is it definitely engine coming from the engine and not somewhere else, like chain slack or the sprocket?

I would put the bike on bike stands, crank it for a second, even rev it up a little in gear, and then shut it down and see if you can verify where the sound is coming from.

raul10141964 · 06-19-2014, 10:00 AM

if the sound come from the left side is the starter clutch an is normal on when the engine drop under 100RPM

Water Warrior 2 · 06-19-2014, 06:30 PM

Suzuki does it again. Got another rider with their shut down noise of the starter. Nothing to worry about.

dfjrep · 06-22-2014, 10:32 PM

Thanks gents, it is coming from the LH front and sounds like ball bearing running around. It was a shock to hear this as it sounds like something coming apart. Your information sure makes me feel better!!

06-18-2014, 10:47 PM	#1
dfjrep Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Clanking noise when shut off the engine Engine runs fine but when shutting down the engine (red switch off) I hear a clanking noise like something is unwinding or loose. Only lasts for a few seconds but sure doesnt sound normal. Just bought this GZ250 so I'm looking for some guidance on possible causes. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-19-2014, 10:00 AM	#3
raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	if the sound come from the left side is the starter clutch an is normal on when the engine drop under 100RPM Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2014, 10:32 PM	#5
dfjrep Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Thanks gents, it is coming from the LH front and sounds like ball bearing running around. It was a shock to hear this as it sounds like something coming apart. Your information sure makes me feel better!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-19-2014, 08:22 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Is it definitely engine coming from the engine and not somewhere else, like chain slack or the sprocket? I would put the bike on bike stands, crank it for a second, even rev it up a little in gear, and then shut it down and see if you can verify where the sound is coming from.
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06-19-2014, 06:30 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Suzuki does it again. Got another rider with their shut down noise of the starter. Nothing to worry about.
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