Kawasaki Forums - Power loss on highway, motor won't turn forward

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snowdrifter

08-19-2016 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Newt500 (Post 531482)

I just checked my valves and exhaust is within spec and intake is at 0 I cannot even fit a .038 mm feeler in between and there is a small amount of super fine metal flake around the cam lobe. So shim time?

This sounds like the problem to me. Running with no valve clearance will definitely lead to poor running, hard starting, etc. I'd start with getting the valves back in spec before doing much troubleshooting.

Newt500

08-21-2016 10:05 PM

Driving the van to Denver where I have some work waiting for me and can safely work on the bike in a garage, will update in two weeks. Thanks everyone for the help so far.

Newt500

09-12-2016 06:09 AM

Fixed!

After two trips to the dealership to swap shims, she runs beautifully. Thank you guys for helping me through this one!!

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