n da zone
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posted August 28, 2003 06:57 AM
Valve Adjustment Question
Bike is going in to the shop for the 7,500 mile valve check.
Do you normally recommend replacing the valve cover gasket? I had the shop order one anyway, thinking it is a 'consumable' item.
I didn't want my bike doesn't site there for 4 days waiting for it, but I got to thinking that maybe it is reusable?
Just don't want no stinkin' leaks.
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RAC4IT
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Bergie
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posted August 28, 2003 07:12 AM
I've reused them before, no problem. Depends on the condition of the gasket when you pull the cover I guess, some fair better than others. Doesn't hurt to have the replacement on hand that's for certain.
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Zx23rr
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posted August 28, 2003 07:50 AM
on my zx-11, after 80,000 kms, still have the originals. you decide. If it leaks, it's your problem. If they use new and it starts to leak, its their problem!!
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ScaredyCat
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posted September 04, 2003 03:38 AM
It's the standard Kawa rubber camcover seal right?
Somebody shoot me down, but I thought that these things were designed to be compressed only as far as the cover-bolt threads would allow, and they are designed to be re-used...?
It's not getting deformed, so it shouldn't need replacing as long as it isn't perished or cracked..... Well, that's what I always thought.
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your car is slow
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posted September 04, 2003 06:37 AM
Mine leaks after I checked the valves....minor..but annoying.
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dougmeyer
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posted September 04, 2003 06:57 AM
Not a part that needs to be changed unless damaged by an inept technician. The crush is preset (as scaredy points out). I don't think I've ever changed one out that has been in use.
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n da zone
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posted September 04, 2003 07:28 AM
OK. Thanks. I'llsave the $38 and tell them to not replace it.
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posted September 04, 2003 09:16 AM
Ive removed the cover about 3 times since it started leaking....the gasket looks frikkin fine...Im about to RTV it 
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