Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: frenchbiker on June 02, 2012, 11:48:06 AM

Title: Valve clearance done...
Post by: frenchbiker on June 02, 2012, 11:48:06 AM
I was at the borderline of the 26 K mi and wanted to do it before our forthcoming meet up.

I just got the bike back, a hefty bill of around 750 Euros but all fluids in the bike except fork oil were changed.
As to the valve correction changes, at 26200 miles, almost 11k mi more of what is recommended in the US, a minor adjustment had to be made on certain valves, Kawa manual states that normal should reading should be between 0.19 and 0.25, 5 valves were at 0.16 the rest within specs.
He said, that my engine was in impeccable working condition, I am very happy with my PC5 custom map, coupled with auto tune set up at 1% correction... I am good for another 25K mi. See ya in 4 weeks...
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 12:27:21 PM
My valve checks are also due. Am thinking of doing them myself.

Re the Autotune - doesn't your bike have 02 sensors? Where did you place the Autotune sensors?
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: frenchbiker on June 02, 2012, 02:14:59 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 12:27:21 PM

Re the Autotune - doesn't your bike have 02 sensors? Where did you place the Autotune sensors?

Yes, 02 sensors is on exhaust right side, right before the canister, it had to be drilled then welded.
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 06:38:31 PM
Can you do me a favour and take a pic of the location?
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: frenchbiker on June 02, 2012, 08:55:32 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 06:38:31 PM
Can you do me a favour and take a pic of the location?
Would not it be better to check it out in person in 4 weeks rather than sticking to a pix!!
Ok, will do next week, but it is gonna cost you a pint at the Lower Inn... :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 09:34:59 PM
Quote from: frenchbiker on June 02, 2012, 08:55:32 PM
Would not it be better to check it out in person in 4 weeks rather than sticking to a pix!!
Ok, will do next week, but it is gonna cost you a pint at the Lower Inn... :mfr_lol:

:mfr_lol: - totally missed my mind about seeing it in person. That's fine, no need for a pic.
Title: Re: Valve clearance done...
Post by: frenchbiker on June 03, 2012, 08:38:19 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on June 02, 2012, 09:34:59 PM
:mfr_lol: - totally missed my mind about seeing it in person.

That is what you get when you browse from the Pub !!  :clap: