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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: theAmazingKickstand on August 16, 2013, 11:55:00 AM

Title: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: theAmazingKickstand on August 16, 2013, 11:55:00 AM

So my factory repair manual just came in and I'm ready to adjsut valves.
Other than shims what are all the gaskets, o-rings, other parts, do I need to order and have in front of me? I want to get this done in one weekend without having to go to a dealer for emergency parts.

Thank you!

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: Tarheelbob on August 16, 2013, 02:38:37 PM

Let's see: I put a new valve cover gasket on. Old one looked find, did it for mental insurance. You will need a few new shims if you find any out. Hopefully your local dealer stocks them. Many Kaw dealers don't. Good news is that Honda valve shims are readily available at most dealers and are a direct fit.

Other than that, just some patience, good instructions, and a good torque wrench.

I have the full Service Manual, but couldn't have done it without Fred's excellent C-14 maintenance videos, [urlhttp://www.angelridevideos.com/concours.html][/url]

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: theAmazingKickstand on August 21, 2013, 11:48:31 AM

Thanks so much. I will buy a new valve cover gasket. Does anyone have a link to the O-ring that supposedly leaks? I don't know the part number or what is called.

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: gildaguz on August 29, 2013, 07:40:19 PM

Quote from: theAmazingKickstand on August 21, 2013, 11:48:31 AM

Thanks so much. I will buy a new valve cover gasket. Does anyone have a link to the O-ring that supposedly leaks? I don't know the part number or what is called.

http://www.procaliber.com/oempartfinder.htm?aribrand=KUS#/Kawasaki/ZG1400B9F_Concours_14_(2009)/FUEL_INJECTION/ZG1400B9F-2009/I14I1487E15301 (http://www.procaliber.com/oempartfinder.htm?aribrand=KUS#/Kawasaki/ZG1400B9F_Concours_14_(2009)/FUEL_INJECTION/ZG1400B9F-2009/I14I1487E15301)

92055 camshaft sensor O ring in this diagram need 2 of those

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: stevewfl on August 29, 2013, 10:13:41 PM

you may find this interesting

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435765 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435765)

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 30, 2013, 05:13:51 AM

Quote from: stevewfl on August 29, 2013, 10:13:41 PM

you may find this interesting

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435765 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435765)

Nice link Steve.  I don't have 11 hours to spare so when the time comes, $500 is going to get spent.  Yes, that is what the local speed shop charges.

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: sherob on August 30, 2013, 07:54:31 AM

Might as well do the plugs and air filter while you're in there too...  8)

Title: Re: What's needed for a valve adjustment?
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on August 30, 2013, 01:35:08 PM

Quote from: theAmazingKickstand on August 21, 2013, 11:48:31 AM

Thanks so much. I will buy a new valve cover gasket. Does anyone have a link to the O-ring that supposedly leaks? I don't know the part number or what is called.

this has been a sticky here for a while....
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=13866.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=13866.0)

or, you can buy the OEM one for $4+ each, and it will leak again....

 ;)

I have a bunch, follow the directions...and 2 will be on the way to you. ;)