berggren7 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Today I had someone like at my bike regarding the ripping/tearing sound that I had mentioned in a thread a few days ago. Based on his knowledge he was positive that it was my stem valves. He told me that I need my valve stems re-adjusted. Has anyone else had this problem or needed this fixed in the past? What should I expect to have it fixed? I believe that my year warranty is expired so I cant rely on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Valve stems are where you put air in your tires. You mean you need your valves adjusted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 lol, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berggren7 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 yea vavles, excuse me ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 He told me that I need my valve stems re-adjusted. Has anyone else had this problem or needed this fixed in the past? What should I expect to have it fixed? Did he tell you your muffler bearings are worn too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Next thing we know he'll be saying the guy told him he needed a new sprocket and chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 dont forget the blinker fluid mang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 proofread much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 What year/make/miles? What kind of oil do u run? Describe the sound better? Can u record it and post it? If u do need a valve job there are many many places u can take it. 35 motorsports is a great place to call. I bet there are some local places too that can do it for not too much? If u were in cinci or close i got a great place to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 i'll adjust your valve stems for $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 be nice guys, you know what he meant. they're not all this sarcastic all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Um yes we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Unless your 08 zx6 has a ton of miles (>15k) you probably don't need your valves adjusted. Though I've heard crazier things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 dont forget the blinker fluid mang!Gotta go with halogen fluid, it's more expense but well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxnut Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Gotta go with halogen fluid, it's more expense but well worth the money.Hmmm... Maybe a tire rotation is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 in the future, consider just updating your original thread and not making a new thread. otherwise, you'll need to start using the trophy emoticon moarr.getting your valves checked (much less, adjusted) is bit expensive of a fix, especially for such a new bike. have you posted up on the kawi forums to see if their tech forum can help you?does it make that ripping/tearing noise in all gears? please don't find out if the sound occurs in 6th gear, but does it happen in 1st and 2nd (maybe 3rd and 4th if you're at the track) consistently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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