I wanted to share this excel spreadsheet for quick valve calcs during adjustment. They have settled down and i have not had to swap shims at all for over 20,000 miles. Subtract the desired clearance, this is the space left to be taken up by the shim. Mule 550 1997, mule 550 1998, mule 550 2004, stx 900, kdx250 1993, z650, kz650b1 1977, mule 2500, mule 2520, mule 2510, mule 550 2003, zx750, zxr750 1992 racing kit, zx, ninja. Hot cams hcshim32 complete valve shim kit, 84 pack. Easy peazy valve shim calculator if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. These, along with the stock took kit, is all you need to replace everything on the klr except for rotor and tires.
The two added together is the total area you have to work with. Kawasakis klr 650 was designed as a dualsport motorcycle, capable of traversing dirt trails as well as paved highways. Kawasaki motorcycle service manuals, parts manuals and technical specifications. How to remove valve shims if the bucket is stuck and the. If you want a kit, order 12 shims, and then enter the word kit in the text. The clearance can be out of the specified range because of the shim tolerance. Once youve done that, watch this video and get ready to do a valve check on the klr and then a valve adjustment. For klr 650 i find you can go 20,000km 12,000 miles before the valve clearances change enough to warrant resetting them.
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The two boxes represent the clearance and the shim. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. The delivery date is not guaranteed until you have checked out using an instant payment method. Need to know the valve clearance on 2007 kawasaki klr 650. About kawasaki parts house were the source for any kawasaki parts you may need covers, accessories, or any replacement parts. On buckets that dont like to move i have used a flat head screwdriver instead of my finger to move the bucket. The e model shock is a little better than the a model because kawasaki came up with a better piston and shim stack inside the body. Both exhausts have the same spec and both the intakes have the same spec so the video only shows one side being done. Valve shim calculation sheet kawasaki klr 650 forum. I am wondering if anyone has a clean copy of a valve shim cal.
Keeping the motorcycle at its peak on either terrain requires regular oil and filter changes as part of your klr 650 s maintenance routine. Calculates shims for 1 to 4 cylinder engines including triumph, honda, yamaha, kawasaki, suzuki and more. If there is no valve clearance, use a shim that is a few sizes. This procedure is fairly similar to most single cylinder bikes on the market.
The program will calculate the shims needed to get as close as possible to the desired clearance. Unitrak singleshock system with 5way preload and stepless rebound damping 7. I have heard other people report that their klr valves also recede. Hot cams great midrange and topend increase uses stock valve springs must modify air box. It all fist into a model 2000 otterbox that easily drops into the bottom of a saddlebag. Mule 550 1997, mule 550 1998, mule 550 2004, stx 900, kdx250 1993, z650, kz650b1 1977, mule 2500, mule 2520, mule 2510, mule. Our wide selection of oem parts from leading manufacturers such as honda, triumph, yamaha and more includes 2016 kawasaki klr650 kl650egf carburetor parts. How to calculate the manual valve shim on a klr650 car.
Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below. Kawasaki klr 650 oil change procedures it still runs. Checking valve clearance on a 2004 klr650 the blog. Need to know the valve clearance on 2007 kawasaki klr 650 do. Sep 12, 2014 learn how to adjust the valve clearance on you kawasaki klr650. Its been awhile since i have used it, but have it saved on my desktop. Shim factory setting size needed for valve adjustment. Buy hotcams camshaft stage 2 intake for 9618 kawasaki klr650. Hot cams includes an labeled organizer to ensure accurate shim replacement. Kawasaki klr650 clutch plates and parts schnitz racing. Its a 2008 and it had around 10,500 kilometers on the odometer. View and download kawasaki klr650 service manual supplement online. I do one at a time, write each shim size on the form, and then place that shim in the appropriate box on the form.
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As with the clearances, keep very close track of what size shim was at which valve this is very important. Degree klr650 cams the correct way to maximize your riding stile. Help finding 29mm valve shims klrklx 600650 thumpertalk. Discussion in thumpers started by jtrider, apr 29, 2011. It was a longstanding model in kawasakis lineup, having been introduced in 1987 and. How to check and adjust the valves on a klr650 wonderhowto. Jul 07, 2008 the two boxes represent the clearance and the shim. Valve clearance calculator and shim selection tool. Valve shim spreadsheet here for download stromtrooper. The specs for klr valves are exactly 2 shim sizes wide. We need a tech day to check our valves adjustments. If your dual sport bike has become one problem after another, get the parts you need to restore its full potential. I dont know why this is so hard, is there anywhere where i can buy a whole 29mm valve shim kit where do all the shops get them, why are they so hard to find ive got a klr600 ive veen working on, one exhaust valve is at. Kawasaki klr650 just how good is race tech suspension on dual sport.
Schnitz racing has all the motorcycle performance parts you need to stay in front. Apr 26, 2012 download manual guide of free klr 650 service manual pdf in pdf that we indexed in manual guide. My first year, 18,000 miles, i increased the exhaust shims by. My bike still far away from a valve clearance checkim at 7600 miles, but i think when the time comes, im going to have a bike shop do it. Aug 12, 2011 need to know the valve clearance on 2007 kawasaki klr 650 do you add a shim for less clearance kawasaki 2007 klr 650 question. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. You will need to remove the bodywork of the bike first. Kawasaki motorcycle service manuals classic cycles. An absolutely free and advertisementfree website dedicated to the maintenance and enjoyment of the kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. Kawasaki 29mm valve shims are only available in increments of five hundredths of a millimeter. The purpose of this page is to explain, in detail, how to check and adjust the valves on a klr650. In order to be able to post messages on the kawasaki klr 650 forum forums, you must first register. Everpopular rbike oil change and valve adjustment is always a possibility. Klr valves almost always tighten up when with miles.
My sons have 2005 and 2008 models and i have a 2007. L has valve shims for all major brands in kits and single size refills. If your current installed size is a 260, this means it is 2. Curtain area defines the available flow area for any given valve diameter and lift. Install gold valve and rebuild rear suspension labor only ldshrv1. Kawasaki klr650 valve shim kits for sale best motorcycle valve. So if a valve is outofspec tight you can go 2 shim sizes but if its in spec and on the tight side, then going 2 shim sizes slimmer opens up the gap too far and itll be outofspec loose. This manual books file was hosted in that avaialble for free download as owners manual, user guide buyer guide or mechanic reference guide. Degree klr650 cams the correct way to maximize your riding. How to calculate the manual valve shim on a klr650 wonderhowto. Shop our large selection of 2008 kawasaki klr650 kl650e8f oem parts, original equipment manufacturer parts and more online or call at 2317374542.
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Purchaser acknowledges that they have the expertise as to the intended use of this product, and therefore assumes all risk and liability resulting from use of the product, whether used singly or in combination with other products. Input the measured valve clearance, the current shim size, and the desired clearance for each valve. Kawasaki klr650 clutch plates, springs and parts from schnitz racing created with sketch. Klr500, klr650 2000, klr650 2001, klr650 2002, klr500 2000, klr500 2001, klr500 2002. Unfollow klr 650 windshield to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In this motorcycle tutorial you will learn how to check and then adjust the valves on a kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. Buy motorcycle inlet exhaust valve kits online and instore at firestorm. In this motorcycle tutorial you will learn how to calculate the manual valve shim size. Gold valve cartridge fork emulators make damping rod forks perform like welltuned cartridge forks. View and download kawasaki klr650 service manual online.
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