Snap, crackle, POP!

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The bike was just about complete. Ready for that exciting moment when it starts…or not, like this one. I ran through a bunch of checks. Eventually I took the valve cover off and found this little item. Apparently, the motor … Continued

Adjusting valves on a Kawasaki ZN

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Valve-check intervals depend on many factors like cam profile, lobe hardness, the kind of followers or buckets, valve weights, average rpm and so on. Manufacturers run tests to determine valve train wear and set inspection intervals accordingly. The first few … Continued