Not very much these days. I still see him pop in from time to time. I certainly don't think Haroldo is being clowned. He went through so much and provided us all the details of what worked and what didn't. Legendary is the word I would use. We learned so much from him.Yes, legend and lore. Were it not the simple fact that he partakes of the good natured ribbing I would never bring it up. He is one of those rare individuals that likes living with no regrets and takes ownership of all he does. I do wish he would spend more time around here. If anyone knows him and we have pushed the proverbial envelope please let us know. I will doa (Typo ) valve job, I have always wanted to become a legend
No, they won't. Not as long as the members who were around then and now still remember those posts.
No one is knocking anyone for doing a valve adjust on this bike. It's just a little more complicated than doing a C10's valves (which I have done multiple times). Sound advice would be to listen to what the members say who've done this and follow along with Fred's videos.
I wouldn't do it because I don't have the kind of time it requires to get it right. Too many things to do and not enough time to do it. Kudos to anyone that does though.
Ah! the great checking valves/shims debate revisited.........................
Take the plugs out and bump the back wheel (on centerstand) in 6th gear.
After you have worked out if you actually need to change any of the shims, (good tip here.........) ziptie the cam chain to
the cam wheels so it doesnt jump a tooth, and the cams DONT NEED TO COME OUT to do shims.
The best person in the world to go in your engine is..........................YOU.......
Yes, I was referring to the C14 engine, as for changing shim, again I state, the CAMS do NOT have to be removed, lifted up and carefully placed to the side or lifted up then the bucket lifted up then the shim can be removed, actually that easy, my girlfriend can do it (seriously) she has trouble taking that tank off though!!! lol.
and FYI Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and ZRX 1200 shim s can be used in the C14.
As for using a wrench to turn the motor, I use the rear wheel method because removing the bottom cover WILL need another gasket (even its perfect) and extra oil needed due to the cover being off.
As for the ones that dont know their arse from their elbows............... line the pockets of the dealers then......
Ok, if I mentioned something that displeases anyone with my HELP above, dont jump down my throat.....OK.Well done Phil, I see no reason why anyone would be offended by your contribution. Your information will probably be all it takes for some of the undecided to summon the courage to jump in and give it a go. Guys like you and me, along with others continue to prove, "Any ass can do it". I also commend you for spending so much time at the keyboard as your comment, "Is everyone following me? bcos my fingers are killing me typing all this!!!!!!!", would only be written by a person who is not a typist. I'm sure many will thank you for your effort.
I am offering my assistance in everyway that I can, and trying to save you money.....
With that said............. the information sounds technical, it really isnt, honestly it isnt....
And if you really dont feel comfortable doing it yourself, get someone that KNOWS how to do this and if possible you can watch to learn.....
Hope I helped a few out with this thread.....................
Phil.
THX Bud, I'm all about helping someone out and saving them $$$$$$ I was there one day without $$$$$ and clueless about mechanics.
Many years ago, I would go to my local motorcycle shop and work for free just to learn, Im happy to pass my knowledge on as best as I can.....
Depending on where you live, motorcycles can be a mode of daily transportation or just a seasonal toy. I live in Wisconsin and bike shops are few and far between. I basically have a choice between....one. They have two shops 50 miles apart but the upside is they see most of the work done service wise so get (hopefully) good at what they do. Most small shops go out of business here because they don't get enough year round use. If I had a place to do this job it could actually sound like fun but I don't have a good space so if I'm going to do it, it will be done at the ONE dealership I get to deal with.This is hilarious. The BMW rally is held in Wisconsin about every other year. Now I read this and see it's not exactly motorcycle nirvana, it's just because someone that lives there has a lot of power in the BMW group. Ha.
Bud, Ok, maybe my English is throwing you a wee bit (raised in UK)