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Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:49 pm
by KAWASAKI_KID
ok so i have the parts an wethers awful an iam unable to crack on this morning. so i decide to look more around the site.
i found a post relating to ZX6 rear shocks... it stated that unless the battery is moved it may foul the shock reservoir
i have a zx7 rear shock fitted to mine an the battery hasnt been moved
now ideally i need to lower it a little any ways should i fit an original shock back in there or lower the adjustment, as it has 3 settings, apparently?
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:32 am
by RedexRobB
Im not 100% sure but there should be an adjustment nut on the top of the shock to adjust the ride height. Not sure where the three settings come in for the ride height as you can adjust it to whatever you want with a nut, mm by mm.
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:29 pm
by KAWASAKI_KID
ok has been lovely weather, got to finishing and took the plugs out, yeah they were well oily.
cleaned them up wire brush etc.....
replaced them and the final one whilst going back in has snapped and the thread and tip are still in the thread of the spark plug socket.
i am so frustrated!!!
i got little cash is this a monemuntal task i will not be able to do and give over to a mechanic
do i have to take the carbs off and remove the engine head??
this is stressing me out
i hope to have it finished as im waiting for a delivery of brand spanking new panels and tank
i really want to get her on road
ZX AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:39 pm
by masterofinsanity
oh Sh*t!! there's a thread on here somewhere about this, i'll see if i can find it.
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:44 pm
by cargo
NAUGHTY NAUGHTY
You must have over tightened it
It may be possible to get hold of the bit thats left if you remove the top cover and the plug tubes.
Depends on exactly what is left stuck in there as to how I would try and get it out.
Not something I've ever had to try and do................
Bit late now but plugs should be torqued in .................or finger tight plus a 1/4 turn
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:46 pm
by KAWASAKI_KID
yea i found it says basically what i suspected. like was said before though, if its in so tight i cant use anything to pull or unwind it.
i wondering how hard it is to pull it all apart and put together again
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:48 pm
by KAWASAKI_KID
so basically i take of the head plate and the top block, is that it??
ive never had a sports bike b4 so looking at 4 carbs is daunting?!
whats the best way,
then i'll print the manual parts
although i have found that there are some really pukka threads for mainting your bike urself on this site
top work guys
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:58 pm
by cargo
Long shot I know but are you in Norn Iron ?
I'd be happy to come help
Re: NEW bike and having probs!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:43 pm
by KAWASAKI_KID
no in london, thanks 4 the offer. much apppreciated.
have took the carbs off and im lookin at the rockers an that!
i really am not that s**t hot i can do a few things but this seems outta my league
how do i get down to the thread for the sparkplug
otherwise i might set it on fire!!!!!
not really but ifeel that way
been ages now and i fix one thing then somethin else happens aaaaaargh!
got to seek professional help if i cant do this today