2007 Kawasaki ZX600J7F Engine cooling Problems

“The engine of my motorcycle developed a ticking noise after ridding around 750 miles from new,this is noticeable when hot or cold,through a Kawasaki forum I use I found out this is a possible cam and tappets failure to fix may result in the engine locking up causing a possible crash if not death. Kawasaki however where I bought it say it's normal for Kawasaki's to sound like that.”

“I have an 2007 Kawasaki zx6r and I had the same oil leak that alot of people are getting for this year and model bike...I took it to Kawasaki hope it doesnt happen again .”

“There was excessive noise, like a tapping, coming from the cams. I go back to the dealer but they said the noise was normal. I cant believe I bought into the garbage. I then look online on the forum boards and a great deal of other people have had this exact same problem. It is extremely noisy from the valve area and I feel as if the valves and cam are going to fail anyday. Everyone else says this is a common problem with this model but Kawasaki will not suck up any cost to fix this. Extremely unpleased with this result in buying a new bike. I will never buy a Kawasaki again. …”

“I own a 2007 Kawasaki zx6r. From day one it has had an incredibly audible valve ticking noise. The noise is so bad that even at 6000 RPM with a helmet on the ticking can be heard. I have taken the bike to authorized Kawasaki repair shops 3 times and they have replaced the camshaft chain tensioner but have not fixed the problem of the ticking. They keep telling me it normal. I have even tried to contact Kawasaki but they do not care about the problem and just respond by saying take it to the dealer. I have also had to replace the valve cover gasket 3 times because it keeps leaking.”

“Valve cover leak on 2007 Kawasaki zx6r. Also a 'ticking' from the engine that has to do with timing chain. The oil leak is a danger being that it's on a motorcycle. The 'ticking' is just a little annoying until it causes engine failure.”