Thinking about tackling this little project myself. Just curious how much of a pain its gonna be. And any hints or tips would be appreciated. And im sure the kawi repair manual walks you threw step by step?

thanks mike

 

shim under bucket proably which will be pretty easy...if u gotta adjust it and the cams come out then MAKE sure its timed right...its easy to time but for some reason a lot of ppl dont do it right...your valves could go right thru your piston if its not timed right...just take your time and youll be fine

 

see if you can download or purchase a shop manual....That will come in handy...its not a piece of cake to adjust but you can do it I am sure!!

 

I've done many many cars with shim under bucket, and one bike, but its deffinitely not something you want to go into with no experience. If you could download the manual that would help. just take off the tank, airbox valve cover, then follow the spec's to adjust them.

 

you got feeler gagues?

 

no but i plan on getting some. And im gonna just go buy the book. And i do have mechanical background just not on streetbikes. But im smart enough (i think) to do it myself i just need some guidance as far as clearance and shit. mike

 

ya dude youll be fine...its really not that hard...it will all proably be in spec so if you can take the head off youll be fine

 

Make sure you adjust the valves when the bike is cold. Let it sit overnight.

 

i gotta pull the head? or just the valve cover right? Dont freak me out to much man. And im sure at least a few of them are gonna be out because the motor is getting really chatty.

 

just the valve cover lol my bad...if its ticking then ya their out and ur loosing power too...the cams are gonna have to come out and your gonna have to get new shims...just make sure u write everything down and be orginized