What did you do to your bike today?

[Kwikasfuki]

Yes, access is tight, but there is theoretically enough room. The battle is that to get the cam cover off - as in that photo - you need to strip the fairings off, remove the fairing mounting frames, two sub-frames, re-locate a lot of wiring, strip all the air-valves and piping, tilt the radiator forward, man-handle the coil packs out the way, and finally wiggle that rubber heat shield to behind the motor.

All whilst working in an area that is 2" max from the cam cover to the underside of the frame.

Every other bike that I have done this on has the frame round the sides of the engine, so you can come in from the top with lots of working space. The GTR design really is a triumph of packaging lots into a small space, enabling a large airbox and fuel tank to be fitted, but this valve service is a PITA.

Mine has done 55k miles now, and I shall ignore the clearances until it starts making more valvetrain noise or running poorly.

Martin.

I have the dvds from Fred H and intend to follow those sometime this winter (prob over xmas). I'm leaving myself a full 3 days to get the job done. From the videos, its appears there's a whole host of components that need to be removed, and even then the working areas isn't too great.

[Ant]

Popped some Bridgestone T30s on today to see how they go.

Made one grave error though........couldn't remember the tyre size when I text the fitter and said 190/50/17, well i think thats right from memory I thought, I happened to be browsing on MCN and thought I would double check.......Oh they are 190/55/17, quickly sent another text, and thats what we have put on,,,,  

Not to worry, I'll see how they go anyway...  don't believe what you read, especially MCN !   

[Debs]

Some do try the 55's but they are not the standard recommended by Kawasaki.



I will need to replace mine soon and will go for the PR4 GT..

[Ant]

Just hope it doesn't make too much difference to the ride Debs, I don't think it will as its only 5% difference.

My PR4s lasted 5700 miles and really chop up in hot weather, but are very good in the wet......some more will go on again for the winter.

[O.C.]

It pays to check first before ordering replacement   

[Ant]

  Well I might well be trying something new here with positive results Article

I don't always take what manufacturers say as gospel, even their research and development has flaws as we all know with recalls.....i wish kwak would take more time over their source of plastic and sort the corrosion out   

[shaggs147]

Well I put a new battery in the second hand TPMS sensor from ebay, then fitted it to the rear wheel - thanks for the tips on moving the tyre off the rim with G clamps, worked a treat. Found that the R.H rear wheel bearing was just beginning to feel notchy, so fitted a new set of SKF bearings and new seal. Cleaned off the brake pads and pistons before re-fitting everything. Engine oil and filter changed. Re-greased the splines, again thanks for the how to tips....

Went to get the TPMS sensor paired with the bike today.......

Marriott Motorcycles...... £30 but couldn't fit me in, fair enough

Millennium Motorcycles  ..... Oh it'll take at least an hour to do and its very difficult (yeah ... absolute bollox) £60 .....  off

Wigan Kawasaki ..... £15 and we'll fit you in between services ...... took about 10 mins max, and the guy said take it round the block to test it and if it works, don't bother coming back, no charge as it took no time at all.
Well it worked, so I rode back and gave him £20 as a thank you for them going out of their way.

So I don't think I'll be bothering with Millennium any more, robbing 

[viper]

fitted some RG engine bars that I got off here, repainted the tabs and upgraded the bolts to stainless steel and finished them off with some black plastic hex bolt caps off Ebay

[PRD]

I took my bike tp Lloyd cooper in Watford and had both tps replaced under the extended warranty. Hopefully they will last a few more years

[Boomer]

On Sat Vivian sailed through her 5th MOT. Has a clicking from the drive shaft when moving the wheel by hand. Suspect the splines in the front end of the shaft needs some MDS grease. No noise at all when riding it.
She has her 7th birthday tomorrow and just rolled over 61k miles.:P

[Zebedee]

Good girl and a happy birfday :)

[flatfour]

Boomer, hope the drive shaft "click" is not the same problem as mine was, drive shaft replaced under warranty on Friday last, slight but persistent "click" when turning wheel on centre stand. Bearings apparently loose in their housing.

I too did not think that I could  feel any problems whilst riding, however the new shaft has made everything much smoother.

As for doing work to the bikes, yesterday I changed the oil, oil filter and cleaned out the sump strainer on the Honda CB 750, second time since replacing piston rings and cylinder barrels 1,500 miles ago. Totally free of any debris, I am pleased to say!

[Turbony]

I put on a new rear tire 
What i have read in this forum this should be a good tire (tyre ? it seems that there are two ways to spell this??  )

Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT

[Zebedee]

Rode it for 4hrs straight lol

[Boomer]

Flatfour, it is the shaft. Looks like I will be stripping the rearend this weekend. I am currently bikeless as my 1000 is in bits after a motor swap. :-(