How To Replace a Valve Cover Gasket on a 04-05 Kawasaki Ninja zx10r Sport Bike.

[@SamuelRoth-y3i]

I will be doing this soon so thank you very much for the video! 2023 and still very helpful!

[@cmg-muscle]

Its May 2021 and this video is still helping. Im new to bikes and this helped me all the way through. Thanks 💪🏾💯

[@everydayirace]

Glad to hear 👍

[@deanmartin7637]

I’m changing mine today. Thanks for the video. I’ve had it saved a while. Finally ordered it!

[@everydayirace]

Get er done.👍

[@jakebrousseau2908]

God bless you 👌🏻 Doing mine next week, wasn’t sure on how to go about it. Thanks man 😁 (04 zx10r)

[@everydayirace]

No problem.

[@aracecar4627]

Thank you so much. Amazing video. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you

[@prettyricky10]

I was looking for this 2 yrs ago on my last ZX10 that got stolen from me but I bought another one and I got the gaskets and I’ll be doing mine today

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Is it similar to a ZX12R? I bought the gaskets and am willing to give it a crack.

[@62saki91]

if you have the stock throttle bodies with the seocndary motor attached, this is more of a PITA, but you can pull up on the motor gently while wiggling the cover and still get it out.. i know, i just did it.

[@christianvo6684]

Can you explain my throttle body motor doesn’t move when I gently pull up on it

[@christianvo6684]

Also did you have to pull the radiator

[@62saki91]

@@christianvo6684 the whole assembly should rock a bit backwards, giving just enough room to squeeze it out

[@christianvo6684]

@@62saki91 just got it thx

[@vi8ezmusicgroup]

Great video! Mine has a big rubber heat shield over the engine and trans. Ugh…Did you take yours off?

[@everydayirace]

Yes, I took it off.

[@jakech12345]

Just did this on my 04. One beautiful surprise the former owner left me with, a broken bolt on the front right side of the valve cover ffs. So even with a new gasket it leaks. Was so pissed off when I saw that

[@everydayirace]

Did you try drilling the broken bolt out?

[@jakech12345]

Not yet. Was hoping that rtv sealant would work. Nope haha just didnt want to have to remove the cam caps to drill it out

[@everydayirace]

@@jakech12345 it's not that bad, do it right and won't have to worry about it.

[@elijahwalker2172]

I just replaced mine but now my bike isn’t revving past 7000 rpm. I noticed I didn’t tighten the air box lid down all the way. Could this make it do that? Never had the problem prior.

[@everydayirace]

You have to put everything back together how it was before you took it apart, otherwise it won't work. Check for kinked fuel hose and lose throttle bodies.

[@Corolla_Beau]

Hey thanks for posting this video!! I’m about to do mine tomorrow on my 05 zx10R, for the first time!!😐 any advice?? Also any thing else i should know??I’m fixing the oil leak so i can sell my bike cause im moving from hawaii to las vegas, really hate to get into it and can’t finish which will leave me at a $500 project rather than at usual running condition price...All help appreciated!!! Mahalo nui loa!!

[@everydayirace]

My advice..........watch the video, use good tools, don't ask mechanical questions on Facebook, use common sense.

[@Corolla_Beau]

EVERY DAY I RACE hahaha right on!! So last question, should i use sealer around the whole seat of the gasket, or just those four spots and a little further as you’ve shown?

[@everydayirace]

Just 4 spots is fine, it only actually leaks on the kickstand side anyways because bike leans that way when you don't ride it.

[@stayhumble8886]

I want to fix those issues before winterizing. Many are saying to just winterizing it and fix issues in the spring. This is my first season of riding so I’m very new to a lot of this. What are your tips and advice?

[@everydayirace]

It's your bike, you do whatever you think is right.

[@stayhumble8886]

EVERY DAY I RACE you’re right it is my bike but I’m asking for advice from someone that seems to really know about bikes.

[@everydayirace]

@@stayhumble8886 i would do it right before you start riding again..........Or convert it to efi lol.

[@KevinWhite13]

I've got the same issue with my 05' ZX6R, I'm assuming its pretty similar just on a smaller engine?

[@everydayirace]

Pretty much.

[@LookinnForward]

Kevin, have you fixed the problem? Did you do it yourself? And how similar it is to this video? Went to few shops and they advised to drop the whole engine for this. Any advice as I'm not planning to do it myself, hopefully without dropping the engine.

[@gyuricza78]

I have a zx6r 2008 with the same problem.Do you think guys is it the same just smaller the engine?

[@ZEUS-xt3dt]

Excellent video thanks for sharing bro god bless you

[@tamishagroves7281]

The wire behind the left side block off plate there in your video has a grey connector there. Mines the wire solid yellow color and other wire is either white with yellow stripe or it is yellow with white stripe. The solid yellow wire is fine. The other wire there it broke with the pin stuck in side of connector end. Is the solid yellow connected to its end male or female end pared to yellow wire red stripe ....and yellow with white stripe pared to red wire with blue stripe ?

[@everydayirace]

It sounds like cam position sensor, you can download service manual for free and color match the wiring.

[@tamishagroves7281]

@@everydayirace ❤ it was that wire from the camshaft position sensor. I ran it direct into the connector ends for now with electrical tape securing the one pin and wire directly into its location wrapped around connector holding them in place. Good thing is it's not connected to my main or sub wiring off harness. Now i will bring bike to shop an let them change my number 1 and 4 plugs..an i will research the camshaft sensor...bit more...im learning but the hard way lol...

[@everydayirace]

@@tamishagroves7281 changing spark plugs is simple, I have a tutorial. You can also change the connector to any other 2 wire connectors, it's pretty simple.

[@tamishagroves7281]

@@everydayirace i tried following your very video upon the task. I couldn't get the bracket with 2 bolts next to each other an one bolt near front under frame. To slide it out way just as you said..bro them darn bolts would not freaking budge at all. An my frustration got best of me as result. Which led to issue with that camshaft position sensor..

[@tamishagroves7281]

@@everydayirace so i was only able to change plugs 2 & 3 only.

[@sradman750]

so you have done the washer mod and it doesn't leak??? Kawasaki has replaced mine 4 times in 2 years

[@everydayirace]

That's correct. If your engine has a lot of blow by that would cause engine to leak as well, too much crank case pressure.

[@stayhumble8886]

Also the bike is taking longer than usual to warm up. The only way it’s starting now is with the choke fully on and if I try and give it throttle it shuts off. The bike also seems to be sputtering. Any tips on why or what it might be?

[@everydayirace]

In colder temps the engine takes longer to warm up, carbed engines also need to be at operating temperature to run correctly.

[@stayhumble8886]

EVERY DAY I RACE yes I know but for some reason recently it’s been taking longer than normal

[@stayhumble8886]

Is this the same procedure for a 1998 Kawasaki zx6r? Mine is also leaking on the kickstand side.

[@everydayirace]

Very similar.

[@no.1bike]

Great vid 👍

[@ednietoz]

there is a leak on my spark plug seals and head cover seal,but i have another problem, my spark plug tip is black carbon and dry,it will make my exhaust produce black dry smoke only if in higher rpm.....what is causing of that???

[@everydayirace]

It's running rich........too much fuel or not enough air.

[@TeamLazers]

Nice video ! Thanks!

[@XboXcustomPaintz]

I can’t find a video so please tell me this is the same basics as a 05 zx6rr

[@everydayirace]

It's very similar.

[@XboXcustomPaintz]

@@everydayirace awesome thanks man, replacing today!

[@tomobrien8135]

Great video man! Appreciate the details! :)

[@stom1354]

Does this apply to an 87 ninja 1000?

[@Captndarty]

So I started my 05 Zx10r in the garage during the winter. It was about 10 degrees. I let it warm up to 200 degrees. A month later I noticed oil all around the valve cover seal. I have no idea why this would happen from a simple cold start and idle. Pretty sure it wasn’t there before. Any ideas?

[@everydayirace]

I honestly think your valve cover is leaking, the only way i know how to fix it is to replace the gasket. And "simple" cold starts aren't very good for the engines impo.

[@Captndarty]

EVERY DAY I RACE ok thanks. I more so meant by “simple” as in no throttling at all and letting it warm up slowly and evenly to burn oil any moisture in the oil. I wonder if the gasket is a weak point on the ninja and having that large dip on the sides is more susceptible to cold weather. It is 14 years bold but only having 10k on it I’m surprised

[@everydayirace]

Valve cover gasket is made out of rubber, like tires, rubber hardens up with time and cracks, but even if it's a weak point, it's easy to replace. I'd be more concerned about the other weak points of 04-05 zx10r, like frame that cracks, like valve retainers that crack and the engine goes boom, like charging system that goes out and takes out the engine with it, like front brake system that was designed for a 49cc scooter, like front duct that cracks...............there are more things that i would be concerned than a leaky valve cover lol.

[@Captndarty]

EVERY DAY I RACE I had another 05 brand new for 4 years and put 25k on it without a single problem...

[@slopoke8656]

Where did you get the seals? I can’t find them anywhere online, I found the valve cover gasket on amazon but not any of the others anywhere...... I’m trying not to buy them from Kawasaki since they are so over prices

[@everydayirace]

I went to the dealership and bought 2 sets.

[@tamishagroves7281]

How do you get the throttle bodies off the 2005 Zx10r motorcycle ?

[@everydayirace]

By loosening the clamps that hold them in place.

[@tamishagroves7281]

@@everydayirace would you happen to have a video of this process brotha ?

[@everydayirace]

@@tamishagroves7281 just search on KZbin and it'll pop up.

[@tamishagroves7281]

@@everydayirace i tried to find 2005 Zx10r videos on removal of em an nothing lot of secondary this and that butterflies etc stuff..even mods but nothing on what im looking for in reference to throttle bodies..lol..

[@everydayirace]

@@tamishagroves7281 2 Allen screws, you have 2 access holes in the frame to get to them, 1 on the left and one on the right side.

[@bluenotz]

same process for 2002 zx12r?

[@dreadio6039]

What size washer?

[@everydayirace]

Take a stock bolt to the hardware store and find a washer that fits.

[@ILoV3C0oKi3s]

Hi does this process work on a 2007-2008 Zx6r?

[@everydayirace]

It's little different on a zx6r.

[@ILoV3C0oKi3s]

EVERY DAY I RACE like how different?

[@everydayirace]

You have to remove the tank, air box to get to the valve cover, things are much tighter on zx6r than zx10r.

[@sugarrfree]

What cause that leak?

[@everydayirace]

Time.

[@josegallardo130]

87 in lbs torque are u sure?

[@everydayirace]

Yes.

[@Dmelexuss]

Can you please list where you purchased the parts from?

[@everydayirace]

I bought gaskets on ebay rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338101622&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNEW-2004-2010-GENUINE-KAWASAKI-NINJA-ZX-10R-VALVE-COVER-PLUG-HOLE-GASKETS%2F223374546922%3Fepid%3D3018156534%26hash%3Ditem34022917ea%3Ag%3Arz8AAOSwFeNa1P9f%3Ark%3A3%3Apf%3A0 And bought washers at local hardware store.