Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: JohnnyTh on July 08, 2015, 09:18:22 PM

Title: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 08, 2015, 09:18:22 PM
What is the intervals for changing timing belt on my 2008 GTR?
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: dokterdave on July 08, 2015, 09:48:36 PM
Its a chain.
You dont.
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 08, 2015, 11:00:25 PM
aha i have been miss informed. i thought it was a chain but was told different. Thanx
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: viper on July 09, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
is there any bike that has a belt for timing ?
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: dokterdave on July 09, 2015, 11:03:51 AM
Quote from: viper on July 09, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
is there any bike that has a belt for timing ?
I think the consequences of a broken timing belt far out way the benefit of reduced engine noise :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
That reminds me must buy a race can. :mfr_lol:

As a main drive belt I think they have merit. Before the GTR I looked at the Buell Ulysses, but that's powered by a Milwaukee tractor. :biker3:
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: Burchy on July 09, 2015, 05:34:25 PM
Quote from: viper on July 09, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
is there any bike that has a belt for timing ?

Some Duck-a-tee's have belt drive cams and timing
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: Delfox on July 09, 2015, 08:51:44 PM
Goldwings have
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: virginiajim on July 09, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on July 08, 2015, 11:00:25 PM
aha i have been miss informed. i thought it was a chain but was told different. Thanx

What idiot told you that?
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: viper on July 09, 2015, 11:27:48 PM
Quote from: virginiajim on July 09, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
What idiot told you that?

yes I was thinking that , someone who is knowledgeable enough to advise on cam belt change but dumb enough to think that these engines have a timing belt in the first place
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 11, 2015, 06:13:50 PM
Idiot on a Norwegian bike forum. I was very surprised but thought he prob know more then me. Guess he don' :clap:t.
Title: Re: camshaft timingbelt
Post by: Bigbri on August 02, 2015, 12:32:07 AM
Most jap bikes have timing chains.

I have a ducati 999 as well as my Gtr, the ducati has 2 timing belts. Change every 2 years to be safe. Your gtr........ Don't worry, it'll run forever!