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Valve clearances - ZXR

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by zixxer, Jul 14, 2014.

  1. GreyImport

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    Well I'll be darned. You are a god grey.

    Maybe I should try harder next time. Part numbers sure make things easier!
     
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    Phil, Do you have to take the cams out of the ZXR250 engine when doing a valve clearance check? This thread seems to imply that.
     
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    I would give them a go. Have used valves made in China in a couple of my Hondas without trouble. You might be surprised where the 'Japanese' ones are made too.
     
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    No you do not, they are tappets.
     
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