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Z1000 valve clearance, 0.05-0.10 or 0.05-0.15

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:34 pm
Author: gordon62
Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone can confirm the valve clearance on a z1000a1, as in the official manual in the adjustment section of the book says 0.05-0.10, while in the supplement section it says 0.5-0.15....
I have just done a check on my valves and they come up as inlets within the 0.10, and the exhaust approx 0.12.. so all within or very close..
cheers,
Andy...

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:40 pm
Author: Garn 1
Gordon, realising that the shims only come in increments of 0.05 mm, it is very dificult to satisfy perfection. However, if you aim for an "easy" 0.05mm (0.002") and a tight 0.10mm (0.004"), You have achieved success. I would accept no greater than 0.15 mm. Later Z manuals recommend up to 0.15 mm. It's always better to err on the big side, then you will never burn that valve face.
RegardZ.

Re: Z1000 valve clearance, 0.05-0.10 or 0.05-0.15

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:14 pm
Author: tlc
gordon62 wrote:inlets within the 0.10, and the exhaust approx 0.12


Sounds bang on to me :D