Purchased the bike with 69,000ks last spring. Previous owner purchased it at 63,000kms from a very reliable kawa dealer that did a valve check and pre-sale verification including new tires. The bike is running perfect: immediate start, no smoke, no weird noise, great mileage and no leaks anywhere.
Upon my taking delivery, I changed the oil ( rotella synthetic ) spark plugs ( they were clean ) cooling and brake fluids and chain, sprockets, front and rear brake pads . I rode the bike this summer with a confident smile for 4000kms with no issue whatsoever.
After reading some posts on this forum, I am wondering if I should check my valve clearances. I do not feel like it is needed but the mileage is an issue.
My mechanical philosophy is not to fix what ain't broke. So I hesitate to open up the engine top.
Here in Canada winter is a bit long and this could be a nice project but again it could be a summer weekend project if I get a warning sign. Are there any signs warning a valve action being off tolerances ?
Just purchased a stock set of mufflers for 60.00$ and de-baffled them, will install them in the spring, I do not like the sound of the stock mufflers.
thank you for your advice,, great forum
Upon my taking delivery, I changed the oil ( rotella synthetic ) spark plugs ( they were clean ) cooling and brake fluids and chain, sprockets, front and rear brake pads . I rode the bike this summer with a confident smile for 4000kms with no issue whatsoever.
After reading some posts on this forum, I am wondering if I should check my valve clearances. I do not feel like it is needed but the mileage is an issue.
My mechanical philosophy is not to fix what ain't broke. So I hesitate to open up the engine top.
Here in Canada winter is a bit long and this could be a nice project but again it could be a summer weekend project if I get a warning sign. Are there any signs warning a valve action being off tolerances ?
Just purchased a stock set of mufflers for 60.00$ and de-baffled them, will install them in the spring, I do not like the sound of the stock mufflers.
thank you for your advice,, great forum
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