07/08 ZX6R Engine Rebuild - Part 2

[@mrjaybennett80]

I went from thinking I just needed to remove excess oil that was trapped in one of the valve shafts, to checking valve clearance, to realizing there was a serious problem that being the exhaust camshaft being absolutely shredded and had become so tight that it scoured the bottom of the cylinder head. I feel as if a person doesn't respect a bike's mandatory scheduled maintenance which for this bike finally happened at 36k miles by me. I'm not going to lie, I feel like if a person doesn't respect these machines by staying true to scheduled maintenanc, they shouldn't be riding at all. Go get a mini bike. The damage I found is beyond ridiculous but I really truly appreciate these videos because for some reason it gives me confidence and I know the bike will be fine but I am too pissed off to have fun with this. Now I have to do the same thing with my GSXR because I know this work hasn't been done either so both bikes get the love. Thanks Chris!

[@ESPPsycho]

Couldn't agree more man. You got this!

[@N_o_ah]

Hello if your still responding do you remember if all valve shims are a different size or are they all the same ?

[@thomasparker3539]

How do you remove the oil pump I have a 07 kawasaki ninja zx6r it's has a cracked oil pump cover can you show me the correct way to replace it? I believe it is the reason I can't get the oil light to go off

[@starq_starq]

hi there, nice film, very pro measurement job - like it

[@Victor-tm2kl]

Where’s part 3 🤔 I’ve seen your new engine stand video

[@MikeWhite-kt7hz]

Looks like all four were burning oil.stem seals.guides or rings.

[@zoryb6933]

I have a 2013 zx6 with a bent valve and a dead cyclynder #4. Would it be best to buy a complete head a replace it? Would doing that fix my issue?

[@ESPPsycho]

It'll be cheaper and faster to get a used cylinder head and replace it. Problem is if you're that far torn down it's not that much more work or diy cost to refresh the head. It's really up to what you feel most comfortable with. I'm guessing the bent valve is cause of dead cylinder. Can't say for sure if it'll fix your issue. You need to figure out if any side effect from broken valve: - Are there any marks on the piston? - Is there any debris in the cylinder? - When you pull the head off, does your fingernail catch anywhere on the cylinder wall? - With head off, is the valve guide chipped? - Pull the valve cover off, do you see any debris? - With valve cover off, compare broken valve assembly with parts diagram (bikebandit.com->OEM Parts->your bike->Engine->Valves), is anything missing or broken? If any of those questions are yes (like me), you have a bigger problem. Good luck

[@deathgod7925]

Bro I have the same problem and I’m my area there’s no biker shop that would repair it sucks

[@bingofish1204]

Hey it's kind of off topic, but when I'm looking in the cylinders just passed the throttle bodies it's closed off, how can I open that up so I can see the valves?

[@ESPPsycho]

+RevVin You have to pull the throttle bodies off. There is probably a screw clamping the throttle body to each cylinder. Pull that thing off and you can see the valves. Good luck-

[@themuffinman8871]

where did you buy the red plugs for the intake?

[@ESPPsycho]

Ehh not sure, they came with a different engine I bought. Probably home depot.

[@afropovic]

Why not just loosen the cylinder head bolts whilst the engine is in the frame, and tighten the same way on re-assembly. No stand needed.

[@ESPPsycho]

Yeah, lesson learned on that. Without a stand, it would be better to crack things loose when it's still in the frame. I think the stand is the best solution though, that way you can go by the book on re-assembly and not accidentally miss something.

[@johnmartinez1706]

Hi It's the same engine the zx6r 600 2010

[@ESPPsycho]

They are not the same, but should be similar.

[@johnmartinez1706]

Please helpme