Hints & Tips: Valve Adjustment: Difference between revisions
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*If you want to use a special tool, get the Kawasaki one. Other sets, specifically the Motion Pro one that's designed for use on multiple kinds of bikes, won't fit. | *If you want to use a special tool, get the Kawasaki one. Other sets, specifically the Motion Pro one that's designed for use on multiple kinds of bikes, won't fit. | ||
*If you take the outlet hose off the bottom of the radiator, it's much easier to push the radiator forward to give yourself room to look at what you're doing on the exhaust valves. Of course, this means you'll be draining the coolant and will either have to pour it back in or [[How do I service the cooling system?|change it]]. | |||
*Make sure you know which ones are the exhaust and intake valves and the specs for each. '''Hint''': The exhaust valves are the ones closest to the exhaust header; there are four of them. The intake valves are closest to the airbox; there four of these, too. | *Make sure you know which ones are the exhaust and intake valves and the specs for each. '''Hint''': The exhaust valves are the ones closest to the exhaust header; there are four of them. The intake valves are closest to the airbox; there four of these, too. | ||