davej
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posted August 21, 2009 05:20 PM
#3 rod bearing?
Is it a weak link or just 1st to go with lug abuse? Other forums report this as a problem, just rolled 32.500 miles but never lugged the motor. Plenty of abuse but not at low rpm.
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The Magnificent Bastard
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posted August 21, 2009 06:43 PM
wasn't #3 a problem on the 11's as well??
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davej
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posted August 22, 2009 03:50 AM
They were running syn not dino oil. Not a believer in syn. 18/49 sounds like a wise choice to keep the mechanical advantage and load off the bearings.
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1badzx12r
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posted August 22, 2009 03:57 AM
i think #3 rod is a problem for ALL MOTORCYCLES
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Lucky14
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posted August 22, 2009 06:02 AM
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i think #3 rod is a problem for ALL MOTORCYCLES
Nope, just all Kawasakis, with maybe one exception - the Ninja 250 doesn't seem to be affected. 
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If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
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iflyems
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posted August 22, 2009 12:12 PM
Yes, it's a problem. It's the last in the chain to get lubrication. If there are any pressure problems or cavitation, it bites the dust. I went through 3 of them before I just gave up and sold the bike, repaired, of course.
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bigdtd
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posted August 22, 2009 12:24 PM
almost 12000 sporting miles and NO ISSUES here.
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