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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 01:41 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Valve Clearances ZZR600E? Reply with quote
Hi.

I am more looking for peoples opinions on whether I should go for it or not.

My valve clearance adjustment experience has only really involved a CG125 which only has 2 valves, 1 cylinder and no need for shims etc.

I am considering doing the valve clearances on my ZZR myself. I have a single garage so if I need to leave the bike apart for as long as I want then I can do so. (although it is my only transport at the moment so will probably need to do public transport)

I understand what I am doing and why, but bear in mind this is a 4 cylinder 16 valve engine and shims under buckets I believe. Haynes manual gives it 4 spanners out of 5 for difficulty.

I am the sort of person who wants to do pretty much everything mechanical on bikes myself. Do you guys think I should give it a shot?

I have access to some reasonably experienced mechanical biker pals so I suppose I could get help if I needed it.

Is it worth the hassle?

Thanks for your opinions.
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 09:31 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Re: Valve Clearances ZZR600E? Reply with quote
david_m213 wrote:
Hi.

I am more looking for peoples opinions on whether I should go for it or not.

My valve clearance adjustment experience has only really involved a CG125 which only has 2 valves, 1 cylinder and no need for shims etc.

I am considering doing the valve clearances on my ZZR myself. I have a single garage so if I need to leave the bike apart for as long as I want then I can do so. (although it is my only transport at the moment so will probably need to do public transport)

I understand what I am doing and why, but bear in mind this is a 4 cylinder 16 valve engine and shims under buckets I believe. Haynes manual gives it 4 spanners out of 5 for difficulty.

I am the sort of person who wants to do pretty much everything mechanical on bikes myself. Do you guys think I should give it a shot?

I have access to some reasonably experienced mechanical biker pals so I suppose I could get help if I needed it.

Is it worth the hassle?

Thanks for your opinions.


Checking the clearances is a piece of pi$$, pop the tank fairings and valve cover (possibly carbs) turn the engine by hand and stuff some feeler gauges in. Very little can go wrong so it's def worth at least checking them, you might even find that all of your clearances are in check Thumbs Up .

Adjusting them is a whole different ball game though, ample opportunity to mess it up. That said, it would seem pretty pointless to go through all of the hassle of checking them to find a few are out, reassemble and drive it down the local stealer for stiffing...

If you really got stuck/didn't fancy checking them yourself then an experienced mate or even a mobile mechanic would be a good idea Thumbs Up .
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neatbik
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PostPosted: 14:43 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep, do it Thumbs Up

The best way to learn is to get stuck in. Read the manual, have confidence and dont be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck. Thumbs Up
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