Almost done -but need help
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Almost done -but need help
Hey guys,
I'm almost done sorting out the small issues with the bike but need some advise on a couple of things;
1) New full exhaust system - DONE
2) Speedo cable - Done
3) Stand switch - Done
Now though - took the bike for a short ride yesterday and at somewhere about 10k rpm there is a flat spot and then it opens up freely all the way. It has been standing for sometime so it might be that it just needs a good thrashing or what else??
The engine has the top end rattling issue and it's not the cam chain tensioner - any suggestions for a mechanic around Manchester that could help?
Finally, anyone have any front tyres for sale - for trackday use?
Thanks
I'm almost done sorting out the small issues with the bike but need some advise on a couple of things;
1) New full exhaust system - DONE
2) Speedo cable - Done
3) Stand switch - Done
Now though - took the bike for a short ride yesterday and at somewhere about 10k rpm there is a flat spot and then it opens up freely all the way. It has been standing for sometime so it might be that it just needs a good thrashing or what else??
The engine has the top end rattling issue and it's not the cam chain tensioner - any suggestions for a mechanic around Manchester that could help?
Finally, anyone have any front tyres for sale - for trackday use?
Thanks
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Re: Almost done -but need help
cargo has usually got some tyres going?
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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Re: Almost done -but need help
i have 2 bt090 part worns in zxr front fitmnt if they are any good.
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Re: Almost done -but need help
I'll let u know mate if I'm not able to get anything better.....how much you want for 1?rover220 wrote:i have 2 bt090 part worns in zxr front fitmnt if they are any good.
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Re: Almost done -but need help
i paid £20 each iirc so that would be good.
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Re: Almost done -but need help
Cheers - you have PMrover220 wrote:i paid £20 each iirc so that would be good.
Any ideas guys on the other problems?
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Re: Almost done -but need help
you say you fitted a new exhaust .. OE or aftermarket ? maybe it just needs re-jetting/setting up to match ..
as for rattling. it'll either be valve clearances, or a worn rocker arm.
as for rattling. it'll either be valve clearances, or a worn rocker arm.
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Re: Almost done -but need help
it's OE downpipes with a Two Brothers end can.....apparently it used to do it before.zimm wrote:you say you fitted a new exhaust .. OE or aftermarket ? maybe it just needs re-jetting/setting up to match ..
as for rattling. it'll either be valve clearances, or a worn rocker arm.
You know of anyone around M'cr that could have a look at it?
Cheers
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Re: Almost done -but need help
Stick a (long) screwdriver against the rocker cover on put the handle hard against your ear, if the cam tolerances are off, you'll hear the ticking from there.ZX_Moses wrote:
Any ideas guys on the other problems?
Try again at the top 1/3 of the barrels, if the ticking is more pronounced there, you could need new small end bearings.
Do both sides of the engine and remember there is a cam chain in there too
There's no substitute for cubes!
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Re: Almost done -but need help
with the stutter at 10k, have you put the access bungs back in the airbox lid?
edit, i have some supercorsa pro's and a set of pilot race and pilot wets also
edit, i have some supercorsa pro's and a set of pilot race and pilot wets also
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Re: Almost done -but need help
I've done this and I can hear the ticking from the rocker cover - somebody else suggested tappets (spelling)? The cam chain tensioner has been checked and it's fineHaggis wrote:Stick a (long) screwdriver against the rocker cover on put the handle hard against your ear, if the cam tolerances are off, you'll hear the ticking from there.ZX_Moses wrote:
Any ideas guys on the other problems?
Try again at the top 1/3 of the barrels, if the ticking is more pronounced there, you could need new small end bearings.
Do both sides of the engine and remember there is a cam chain in there too
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Re: Almost done -but need help
erm I wouldn't know cause I have not removed the tank/airbox/carbs at alljake wrote:with the stutter at 10k, have you put the access bungs back in the airbox lid?
edit, i have some supercorsa pro's and a set of pilot race and pilot wets also
How much for the supercorsa pro's delivered?
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Re: Almost done -but need help
The chain may well be correctly tensioned, but the gaps on the cams can still be out.ZX_Moses wrote:I've done this and I can hear the ticking from the rocker cover - somebody else suggested tappets (spelling)? The cam chain tensioner has been checked and it's fineHaggis wrote:Stick a (long) screwdriver against the rocker cover on put the handle hard against your ear, if the cam tolerances are off, you'll hear the ticking from there.ZX_Moses wrote:
Any ideas guys on the other problems?
Try again at the top 1/3 of the barrels, if the ticking is more pronounced there, you could need new small end bearings.
Do both sides of the engine and remember there is a cam chain in there too
Time to get familiar with feeler gauges my friend
There's no substitute for cubes!
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Re: Almost done -but need help
about the stutter at 10k, mine did that, turns out the bungs on the top of the air box were missing, looked like some1 in the past had put gaffer tape there, i used roofing flashing, did the job, no stutter. bungs would probs work too!
hope that helps...
hope that helps...
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Re: Almost done -but need help
Dude this is one job I cannot do myself anyone around M'cr that wants to help I can offer many cups of tea, a BBQ and plenty of tools LOLHaggis wrote:The chain may well be correctly tensioned, but the gaps on the cams can still be out.
Time to get familiar with feeler gauges my friend