I am about to do that with mine but I have to replace the valve stem seals lol. This does help me quite a bit
@viper73882 ай бұрын
Well, 4 years later and this video still found someone in need of your wonderfully detailed video. Thank you for taking the time to make this and I hope you are still riding and doing well. Stay safe!
@brandonbeebee20573 ай бұрын
My l
@amirrezazeydizadeh20894 ай бұрын
very good❤❤❤🎉🎉
@hazza97505 ай бұрын
What should I do if I forgot which valve lifter goes where ?
@mikecarr4 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thanks
@aliqnasri5994 Жыл бұрын
nice. good video thanks. how about thickness of lifter bucket? do i need to measure it too?
@WhatOfficalTM Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU BRO! I was able to change my head gaskets and clean the heads using this tut!❤️🔥 much love to you boss!
@c0ck_l2oach75 Жыл бұрын
The world thanks you for your service for helping fellow mankind. Great video and appreciate your time and sharing this with us.
@zulriffin3831 Жыл бұрын
Superb video. Thank you for your sharing.
@onthepegs Жыл бұрын
Hi again, can you pls explain what to do with cam chain tensioner. It is not clear from the video, neither from the service manual.
@HwBtThmYanks Жыл бұрын
Hey there. Assuming you're referring to re-installing it. It's been quite a while but as far as I remember the tricky bit is keeping the push rod retracted while mounting the tensioner assembly. The push rod is what puts tension on the cam chain and if you just tighten the mounting bolts with it fully extended you might end up damaging the chain. Once the whole assembly is mounted you can slowly release the push rod until it puts tension on the chain. At 16:33 you can see the chain tighten as the push rod is released. Take a look at the diagram at 16:25. You have to use a small screwdriver at the end labeled "A" to retract the push rod (which is at the bottom of the diagram). Do this with the tensioner in place and try to get one of the mounting bolts tightened while still using the small screwdriver to keep the push rod retracted. Once the whole assembly is securely mounted (at least enough so that it can't pull away from the block) you can release the push rod and finish tightening up the mounting bolts. Hope that helps!
@onthepegs Жыл бұрын
@@HwBtThmYanks Hi, thanks! What was unclear is that you need to turn the flathead screw inside not the threaded-holed phillips head thing. Thanks again and thanks for the video. I am repairing my versys-x. The lack of space where you need to work is a nightmare.
@HwBtThmYanks Жыл бұрын
@@onthepegs Glad you got it figured out. Good luck!
@onthepegs Жыл бұрын
Huge thanks for this! Will be my first time valve measurements tomorrow. Will also prepare my plasma torch and angle grinder just in case I feel like finishing faster.......... How can something that needs to be checked so regularly be made so time consuming? This should be a crime punishable with prison time.
@SynicalBeats Жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video. I'm a master auto mechanic and I approve.
@georgemavros48162 жыл бұрын
Hi I think you turn camshaft anti-clockwise or I’m wrong ? Thanks about your video I m an owner of versus 300 and you help me a long 😊
@kenforrester45802 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish there was one of these for the 400. Looks like a relatively easy job. Sketchiest part looked like poppin the cam off and keeping everything in timing.
@onthepegs Жыл бұрын
getting to know kawasaki would be very surprised if there was more than some minor difference between the 300 and 400. More difference => more effort => less profit. Mind you they put the same block in the versys-x in 2017 and are still producing it. That is a 10 years old engine block.
@ibra74922 жыл бұрын
why my ninja doesn't have that evap canister ?
@owusuchrisus31622 жыл бұрын
Thank but I need Kawa zzr 250 timing
@CalAdkins2 жыл бұрын
Is it easy to hear if the valves are slightly off to know if you need the procedure or not?
@andrewwhitley23612 жыл бұрын
The "crank shaft sensor" is actually the rectifier/stator connection.
@channal88082 жыл бұрын
Thanks you ❤️😊
@gageturner32742 жыл бұрын
Will this qork with the ninja 400?
@johnnyjorgensen47682 жыл бұрын
There will be a few differences but the engine itself is the same design, I would try to hunt down torque values before you start but other than that the differences should be few and far
@csipi892 жыл бұрын
I'm always wondering how the heck somebody can go over 10k miles with 1 tyre?!?!? For me it always dies after max 5k miles, regardless of the motor type 650 vs 1000. And I'm not a racetrack driver at all, just touring.
@j4ke2fl0w32 жыл бұрын
A big factor is what roads you ride on. Some places may have very smooth feeling roads, but could have extreme amounts of traction, therefore creating more friction and wearing tires faster.
@lanceh2009 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh that makes sense. In Colorado where the roads were terrible I would regularly get 8-12k on battlax and Michelin powers..... In California the battlax only got 3k before I should have changed it, ran it to 4k because I couldn't find anyone to replace it where I was traveling home from and should never have done that last 1k.... Had to stop on the way and the vertical steel belts were showing on BOTH sides and all the way through...terrifying
@andreasmuller46612 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. I had to shim the exhaust too. But my motorbike is a kawasaki versys 300, so the engine is very similar. The manual was also very helpful. Now, everything is OK and the engine run properly. It was the first shimming, the engine run so far 46'500 km, shimming 1 x -0.1 mm, 3 x -0.05 mm Intake is still OK
@Richie65afc2 жыл бұрын
Great video and relaxing music to do this job. Well done and thank you.
@JAVTROOPER2 жыл бұрын
How to reset timing???? I don't really understand what you say back sprocket with head??? Sorry I really don't understand Edit : after watching that part for 5times i understand 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@shawnkurtisTV2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 650 and I hear this noise only when I’m accelerating. It’s kind of a “swishing-ticking” noise.. I’m guessing it’s the CCT (cam chain tensioner) as well?
@raycustomled31502 жыл бұрын
Hi.. great video.. may I know , before u remove camshaft, the timing mark is at 1/T or 2/T.. thanks
@Redline24423 жыл бұрын
I think someone plays Minecraft
@xxx1003723 жыл бұрын
the background music makes you freak out
@mer123413 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro now I feel confident about it.
@heinzawoo77373 жыл бұрын
Hi
@mojtabamansori10333 жыл бұрын
Thank
@siegmundkreidl82913 жыл бұрын
what a Anti stress music great :)
@andriaginting603 жыл бұрын
Nice video, did you change in valve periodically ?
@HwBtThmYanks3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you should at least check the clearances periodically. No need to adjust if they're within spec. I believe the service interval is ~12,000 miles.
@djmahibramahapuri60633 жыл бұрын
Wow
@stoneydrivesrc74203 жыл бұрын
I live in Orcutt LoL °~º
@HwBtThmYanks3 жыл бұрын
Just a few minutes away!
@slickchims87363 жыл бұрын
Hardest part is getting that cylinder head cover out
@HwBtThmYanks3 жыл бұрын
I'd agree with that for sure. It takes a lot of wiggling and elbow grease but it's not impossible.
@MindBodySoulOk3 жыл бұрын
This music makes me feel like I'm putting a dog down.
@HwBtThmYanks3 жыл бұрын
Feel free to use that mute button.
@mjonji12814 жыл бұрын
Should I drain the tank before removing the fuel line?
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
The service manual recommends draining it but you don't need to. There's a valve in the fuel tank outlet that closes when the line is removed. There will still be a couple drips but if you have a rag under there to catch them you'll be fine.
@TheViniciusreimberg4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video !! New sub here !
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@usmanrasheed4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching that. One of the best how to videos that I've seen. Very well done mate.
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it!
@danbee64074 жыл бұрын
23:19 The thumbs up silhouette, though. Amazing video, I'm a bit intimidated about getting this maintenance done, but this allowed me to know *exactly* what I'm getting myself into. Thank you for taking the extra time to document and edit this. Your production was flawless & right to the point. I'm blown away.
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Haha, didn't notice the thumbs up until now. It's a little nerve-racking starting it up after having everything apart but it's a good feeling when it all goes right. Thanks for the generous comment. Glad so many people are finding the video helpful.
@AsianAbomination4 жыл бұрын
Can i leave the spark plugs on if they have been replaced recently or do they need to come off so everything else can come off as well?
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
I've always replaced them at the same time but you don't need to remove them to get everything apart. A nice side effect of leaving them in is that you plug up a couple holes that you could accidentally drop stuff into while the cylinder head cover is off 👍.
@m_a_t_t60984 жыл бұрын
The prep work is obviously a little different, but the versys X 300 uses the same engine and therefore (I'm 99% sure) the same process for the adjustment. If you edit that into the tags, description or title it might help more people. Great video. I saw the length and was thinking I wasn't going to make it through it, but it sucked me in. Thanks for posting.
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful and thanks for the info! I'll update the tags and description.
@RidingWithGerdas4 жыл бұрын
I loved my Contimotion M, I did 16k km on them, would have done 5k more easily, without burnouts and shit. Unfortunately I got multiple punctures, but I get the same one!
@desimc894 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I loved the piano soundtrack. However, after seeing in detail the number of steps and various tools required... I am comfortable paying the few hundred dollars to my independent moto mechanic and reading a book while he does all this.
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. It's not a DIY job for everyone and it's great to support your mechanic when you can!
@heithnielson14084 жыл бұрын
Just subbed got my ninja 300 back in April last year already put 10,000 miles on her! Need to do some adjustments and maintenance to keep going. Not many people have camera setup and quality like your video great job!
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind feedback! Glad the video was helpful. Keep up with the oil changes too while you're racking up the miles.
@conradicalized4 жыл бұрын
what brand are those secondary LED turn signals?
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
They're just some cheap ones from Amazon. Added a link at the end of the description.
@roguespiritsteven4 жыл бұрын
Well this has to be one of the best - if not THE best - how-to video I have ever seen in my life. And I'm really old and have seen a lot of how-to videos, so that's saying something. Thank you!!!!
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steven! Glad it was helpful.
@emmettturner94522 жыл бұрын
I agree: This is great! Concise too. There’s also a very thorough 5-part series from “Ninja 250 Motorcycle Maintenance” that goes super in-depth about the assembly lube and gasket compounds and all that. The engines are the same and you can skip all the fairing stuff that doesn’t apply.
@otarsulava4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work and thank you for sharing this video! Respect! Just a question: What noticeable symptoms bike should have to consider that it needs a valve adjustment? Thanks...
@HwBtThmYanks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Otara! Glad people are finding it helpful. There won't necessarily be any symptoms to let you know that this needs to be done which is why it's recommended at a specific millage interval. The only way to know for sure is to get in there and measure your clearances. By the time you notice symptoms your clearances will most likely have been out of spec for a while.
@otarsulava4 жыл бұрын
@@HwBtThmYanks Many thanks again, much appreciated!