Feb 5, 2009 · My US/CA BBW 2014 14R manual specifies check/adjust at 15K miles and other than (US, CA and AU models) its 26K miles. The tutorial up there is for the Gen1 so …

Jun 26, 2023 · This guide provides detailed instructions on how to properly adjust the valve clearances on a variety of Kawasaki models, including the Ninja, Vulcan, and ZX series. It also …

Apr 20, 2010 · The manual calls for valve clearance inspection at 42,000 km. I am a long way from there...... My plugs are due at 12,000 km. Bought a set for cheap and will be installing mid …

Jun 1, 2012 · My ZX will be due for it's 15,000 mile service in about 3,000 miles. My question is how in depth is checking the valve lash? Will they typically be on the tight side or even out of …

Aug 12, 2011 · The clearance range for the exhaust side is .0087 to .0106 inches. Since I don't have anything between .008 and .009 I don't know where exactly they are in regards to their …

Feb 3, 2011 · I've been measuring my original shims and recording their placement and resulting clearances on a chart to help figure out what my next size needs to be. I was able to redo the …

Dec 6, 2012 · With the exhaust center line at 104 your piston to valve clearance will be VERY CLOSE. Each degree of lobe center line change is 7 thousands (.007). So if you have .086 …

Mar 23, 2021 · After spending 6 hours exposing and removing the cam cover (w/o pulling the throttle bodies) I was finally able to check my valve clearances. To my surprise they are all …

Oct 28, 2020 · The big engine maintenance interval for the Kawasaki ZX-14R is at 15000 miles / 24000 km, at which point you must inspect valve clearances. Engine vacuum sync should be …

Sep 28, 2012 · Not sure I see how a tight valve clearance can cause ticking but if you say so. I don't think the tick is from the tensioner as was suggested earlier. I'm not the best judge on …

Jan 28, 2011 · Been perusing the valve check threads and I have read one comment about some sets of feeler gauges not having all of the right blades. This one is made for metric bike valve …

Sep 1, 2007 · On the Cover it says ZG1400, GTR1400, Concours. It also says 26,000 miles valve clearance inspection. According to the service manual (printed, US edition), for US and .CA …

Jul 1, 2009 · Once I get that other bike off the rack, I'll have a HOW-To - Check the valve lash 2-ways. The manual says at 12K check as per interval. I cut my intervals in half. So if the A/C is …