valve clatter

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valve clatter

02 May 2006 09:47

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I have some fairly significant valve clatter on my 80 kz750e. Before pulling cams and doing major valve work I checked my clearances and they seem okay, any ideas.

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Re: valve clatter

02 May 2006 10:15

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check the cam chain tensioner?

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Re: valve clatter

02 May 2006 10:24

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i am a novice so help me out with the cam tensioner. What am I lookin for when I check it. I know where it is located.

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Re: valve clatter

02 May 2006 10:59

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The 750E has an automatic cam chain tensioner, and sometimes they will start sticking and fail to adjust, usually due to wear caused by vibration.
You need to take it out and check it.

If you don't have a manual get one at kz.mbsween.com/

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Re: valve clatter

02 May 2006 15:16

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90% of the time "valve clatter" is an exhaust leak. If you've had the exhaust off for any reason, look there first, and also around the emissions valves on the valve cover.

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