Loose valves?

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09 Oct 2010 22:01 - 09 Oct 2010 22:02 #405601 by Bluemeanie
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Hey guys, I'm having an issue with my bike. Has not started in a week and I was worried about a slipped or broken cam chain. Long story short..... I removed and checked my automatic tensioner (ball type) and it's working fine. I took off the valve cover to make sure cam chain was in sync with crank (Lines up fine) and decided to check my valve adjustment. I last adjusted my valves back in the 80's at about 20,000 miles. I now have 61,000 on her. Yea I know....... but the great thing is that they are just about in spec!! See below....




EXH
#1 .006 in /.152 mm
#2 .009 in /.229 mm
#3 .009 in /.229 mm
#4 .007 in /.178 mm
INT
#1 .007 in /.178 mm
#2 .006 in /.152 mm
#3 .005 in /.127 mm
#4 .007 in /.178 mm

Not a single one was tight! Should I go thru all the work for the two exhaust (.009 in /.229 mm) and maybe the three at .007 in /.178 mm or would it be ok? 40,000 miles and hardly any valve seat wear. I would think they would be tight after that many miles.

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
Last edit: 09 Oct 2010 22:02 by Bluemeanie.

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11 Oct 2010 06:28 #405923 by BSKZ650
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my 10 cents,,, run it, I would figure you prob got another 10-20k on it before they start getting tight.

77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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11 Oct 2010 12:33 #405992 by bountyhunter
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I intentionally run mine leaning towards the loose side. If yours are a shade loose, they are OK.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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12 Oct 2010 05:19 #406101 by Bluemeanie
Replied by Bluemeanie on topic Loose valves?
Excellant,Thanks guys. I was really surprised to see them at those specs after that many miles. Are these great motors or what? Thanks for your response! I'll button it up and run it. B)

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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