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Richer222 Started a new thread Cam lobe wear

1/27/2012 3:11am
Any body heard of other 2010 kx 450f's with premature cam lobe wear. Mine has around 15 hours and 2 cam lobes ( 1 on each cam of course ) have pitting/missing plating on them. All valves where in borderline spec. being on the stiff side.
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Richer222 Started a new thread Suzuki/Kawasaki new 2012 models?

1/27/2012 2:35am
Usually every brand comes out with a completely new model every 3 to 4 years. Yamaha and KTM have taken the lead. Honda came out with theirs in 2009, Kawasaki has been fine-tuning since 2008 ( although they FI'ed in 2009 ), Suzuki has been fine-tuning ever since their F.I. lead. 2008 i think!? So whos gona be next to...
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Richer222 Started a new thread Kayaba forks inner chamber

1/26/2012 1:07pm
When filling up my kayaba forks inner chamber, does the piston rod have to be fully extended or fully compressed inside the cylinder. My kawasaki manual says fully compressed, yet all videos of u-tube specifically warn me to have the piston rod fully extended. Can anybody with real on-hand experience tell me what to do, and if possible an explination...
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Richer222 Started a new thread 2010 kx 450f suspension setup

1/25/2012 7:58pm
I was just wondering if somebody knew of a good setup for a 165 pound intermediate rider. i've had good results with dirt riders set up which is 11 clicks for the fork ( reb and comp), 9 clicks for shock comp, and 17 clicks for shock reb. ( Although i closed it to 15 clicks since it was slightly...
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Richer222 Started a new thread 500ml graduated cylinder

1/25/2012 3:54pm
Anybody know where to buy a 500ml glass cylinder with 5ml increments. I've only found one at factory connection for 75$. Looking for a cheaper solution.
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Richer222 Started a new thread 2010 ktm 450sx loose valve lash

1/24/2012 12:50pm
I recentally verified the valve lash on a 2010 ktm 450sx with 20 hours of use. The readings that i noted surprised me. All the valves where OUT of spec by .001" on the LOOSE side. So if at 20 hrs the valves have this current reading, imagine how loose they where when the bike wasn't even broken in! (...
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Richer222 Started a new thread turning the engine the wrong way

1/23/2012 4:30am
I turned my crankshaft the wrong way when finding t.d.c. can this cause any damage to the engine? Other than breathing and exhaling from the wrong valves, i don't see any problem.
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Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/21/2011 3:18am
15 hours is intended for trail riding/play riding, where-as every 6 races means full out motocross.

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/20/2011 3:28am
Nope, im saying that they are aware of the problem, i filed a complaint which puts me on their list. And if anything does go sour, i aint paying didly squat. Don't forget guys, one satisfied customer will talk to one person about his product, yet an unsatisfied customer will tell 20 people.

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/19/2011 4:30pm
My manual says the same thing as yours. Its written every 15hours of ridding or every 6 races. 6 x 30 min motos = 3 hours. Anyways, if your oil has a nice color to it, doesn't stink, doesn't have whitesh gray cloud to it when you pass your finger through it, or doesn't leak like water when you drain...

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/19/2011 3:22am
From the color and fluidity it had when it came out, i would definitaly say that it is not excessive. And it only costs me 10$ of oil. I call it preventive maintenance.

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/17/2011 8:42am
"Camshaft lobes and tappets feature a soft-nitride surface treatment for long wear and high-rpm reliability" This was taken out of a Kawasaki spec data sheet, for those who think that cams are not coated. As for having my cams replaced. thats really what i wanted, but i also understand kawasakis point of view. I myself work for a Caterpillar dealer...

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/13/2011 3:32am
I just finished talking to my kawi dealer. They have had the same issue on their kfx 4 wheeler models. He contacted kawi and they said that they where aware of the situation, and that once the cam has missing coating that it can still run fine without damaging the engine or other parts. I believe them since my buckets...

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/12/2011 3:25am
Nothing has ever been done to the top end. The bikes only got 15 hours on it. Buckets are beautiful. Valves where in spec yet on the tight side. Missing plating looks like oxydation or a stain to the human eye, yet you feel the missing plating when you drag your finger nail. Whats this warranty thing? Are you talking...

Richer222 Added a reply to Cam lobe wear

1/10/2011 5:30pm
change oil every 3 hours ( ride tracks only), change filter every 6 hours. i even open my filters and never found anything to worry about!