Valve checks

snot · February 6th, 2017, 03:44 PM

Just an FYI...

I have close to 9000 miles on the bike, I took it in for a valve check.
My valves did need adjustments, I will have the full report Saturday.

The dealer and I were both surprised it needed done. So, don't forget to check them or put it off.

pantera · February 6th, 2017, 04:19 PM

Surprising as most do not need an adjustment until well beyond that mileage.Keep us updated.

CaliGrrl · February 6th, 2017, 05:45 PM

Noted! I need time now to do mine. She just passed 14,000 miles so it's time to check 'em.

Dsheumaker · February 7th, 2017, 08:16 AM

Finally got the cluster wired back up on the race bike build just to see that it has 12k on it... wish i would have known this before i mounted the engine back in the frame haha. Ill be checking mine soon.

Floki · February 7th, 2017, 12:25 PM

How much did it run you back at the dealer?

snot · February 8th, 2017, 02:13 PM

$200.00 for the dealer to do it.
My bike is still under warranty, so I spend the extra to let them do the work. The guy working on it was the one who put it together out of the crate....

I did have them install the brake lines for an extra $$ while it was there. I get her back Saturday, so I will keep you all posted.

choneofakind · February 8th, 2017, 08:24 PM

Wow, that's cheap for a dealer. What dealership are you using?

Cyclewerks in Lima is highway robbery. $150 labor just to change tires. Bastards.

Floki · February 9th, 2017, 08:20 AM

It was $400 at my dealer, but the closest shop to me wanted $1,200 because of the "difficulty of taking the cans out and timing it"

snot · February 9th, 2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Wow, that's cheap for a dealer. What dealership are you using?

Cyclewerks in Lima is highway robbery. $150 labor just to change tires. Bastards.

Rehmerts in Versailles

snot · February 11th, 2017, 11:24 AM

Both cylinders were adjusted. the largest difference was .4.
The cylinder was checked at .7 and adjusted to .11 (intake).
The smallest was .9 and adjusted to .11 (intake).

February 6th, 2017, 03:44 PM	#1
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Valve checks Just an FYI... I have close to 9000 miles on the bike, I took it in for a valve check. My valves did need adjustments, I will have the full report Saturday. The dealer and I were both surprised it needed done. So, don't forget to check them or put it off. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

February 8th, 2017, 02:13 PM	#6
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	$200.00 for the dealer to do it. My bike is still under warranty, so I spend the extra to let them do the work. The guy working on it was the one who put it together out of the crate.... I did have them install the brake lines for an extra $$ while it was there. I get her back Saturday, so I will keep you all posted. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

February 11th, 2017, 11:24 AM	#10
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Both cylinders were adjusted. the largest difference was .4. The cylinder was checked at .7 and adjusted to .11 (intake). The smallest was .9 and adjusted to .11 (intake). __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

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pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Surprising as most do not need an adjustment until well beyond that mileage.Keep us updated.

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CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Noted! I need time now to do mine. She just passed 14,000 miles so it's time to check 'em.

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Dsheumaker ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): 14 Ninja 300 (Track Only), 07 CRF150RB Posts: 281	Finally got the cluster wired back up on the race bike build just to see that it has 12k on it... wish i would have known this before i mounted the engine back in the frame haha. Ill be checking mine soon.

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February 8th, 2017, 08:24 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Wow, that's cheap for a dealer. What dealership are you using? Cyclewerks in Lima is highway robbery. $150 labor just to change tires. Bastards.

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Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	It was $400 at my dealer, but the closest shop to me wanted $1,200 because of the "difficulty of taking the cans out and timing it"