So it's about that time for my first valve adjustment... theyre starting to rattle a bit and I've never adjusted valves on any bike before... thought i'd ask here for some instructions considering i don't have a copy of the service manual for my 2009. Any help will be appreciated! thanks again guys

edit: found a copy of the service manual on here, any advice helps though!

 

This may seem silly to say but there was a recent thread here if you search for valve in the title thread...

 

This valve/shim adjustment thread has got everything you ever need to know....

https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...acement-35136/

 

On the rattle, they usually get tighter not looser...don't they?

 

I am with TNC. You may need it but I think things like lower power and or harder starting or just time is a good reason to do them.

 

as far as i know yes.

CCT ?

 

Rattle you descrbe may be cam chain...

 

Ya, loose valves are happy valves. Check the rattle's rpm and if it's in the vicinity of 5500 rpm your probably talking cam chain noise.

 

Amen.

 

i'll give that a shot then... how do I adjust my cam chain*** ;]