Posts Topics Forums Images
Search videos from message boards Videos Search messages from microblogs Microblogs Search messages from imdb.com Imdb Search messages from yuku.com Yuku Search messages from lefora.com (free forums) Lefora
My account: Login | Sign Up
Loading... 

Mechanical & Technical | Forum profile

Forum profile page for Mechanical & Technical on http://www.zxforums.com. This report page is the aggregated overview from a single forum: Mechanical & Technical, located on the Message Board at http://www.zxforums.com. This forum profile page summarizes the general forum statistics such as: Users Activity, Forum Activity, and Top Authors, which are reported in either a table or graph below for a given reporting time period. Additional forum profile information for "Mechanical & Technical" on the Message Board at http://www.zxforums.com is also shown in the following ways:

1) Latest Active Threads
2) Hot Threads for Last Week

Warning: These statistics are generated using 'best efforts' and can experience delays and reporting errors at times. Please note that such statistics do not constitute a forum's popularity and/or exact posting volumes at any given reporting period.

Site: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ZX-10R ZX12R ZX-12R ZX6RZX-6R 650R - Mechanical & Technical (site profile, domain info zxforums.com)
Title: Mechanical & Technical
Url: http://www.zxforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php...
Users activity: 23 posts per thread
Forum activity: 55 active threads during last week
 

Posting activity on Mechanical & Technical:

  Week Month 3 Months
Threads: 55 167 560
Post: 137 365 1,286
 

Mechanical & Technical Posting activity graph:

Posts by:  day  week  month 

Top authors during last week:

Name
Posts
bluedevil10r
13
user's latest post:
do it your self Valve adjustment
Published (2009-12-10 17:41:00)
I do it all the time...
juiced_9r
11
user's latest post:
do it your self Valve adjustment
Published (2009-12-12 11:34:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by jkelley82 Juiced_9r, Thank you so much. Ill let everyone know how it goes
Rodsct
6
user's latest post:
2008 ZX-6 fork seals
Published (2009-12-08 15:20:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by rrzxter Battlax is the tire Kawi uses. They've been on the bike since it was new, probably why they needed to be replaced last year. I think you would be happy with an 08 ZX6R. It's a whole new animal now compared to 20yrs ago. And there's so many mods and upgrades, you'll be entertained for quite a while with one. They're great bikes, but if you end up dumping another $1000 to get it to...
Hammerhead
6
user's latest post:
Help, please. Front tire removal
Published (2009-12-12 14:53:00)
The front axle and it's attendant sleeve nut, both of which are clamped to the fork legs by the bolts you mentioned tend to freeze together by galvanic reaction due to the axle and nut being galvanized steel and the fork leg being alloy. Mine was a bitch to get off the first time too, but once broken loose, I lubed the threads with wheel bearing grease before re-assembly. Now it comes apart like butta. Leave one side clamped, preferably...
e1_ZX-9r
6
user's latest post:
K&L valve shims 5 ea, 2.60 -...
Published (2009-12-11 10:23:00)
see above
airgreesemonkey
5
user's latest post:
off idle tick........
Published (2009-12-10 00:23:00)
kawi motors are notorious for head noise, as long as it doesnt suddenly get worse you should be alright. and if it makes you feel better check or have someone check your valve clearances
03ninjaman
4
user's latest post:
zx9 peac of S%$*
Published (2009-12-06 10:14:00)
Float height for E is 4mm +/- 2mm. All others 13mm +/- 2mm. By E1 Service manual says 4.5 +/- 1mm Both are good But E1's allows a little more fluctuation so I would go with that.
cal429258
4
user's latest post:
zx9 peac of S%$*
Published (2009-12-06 10:50:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by 03ninjaman Float height for E is 4mm +/- 2mm. All others 13mm +/- 2mm. By E1 Service manual says 4.5 +/- 1mm Both are good But E1's allows a little more fluctuation so I would go with that. Hey thanks for reposting! Man that is a big diffrenc to go from 13mm to 4.5mm on the float hight isnt it. But if thats what your book says and you run yours like that then hey thats what it is. I am just really supprised...
rrzxter
4
user's latest post:
2008 ZX-6 fork seals
Published (2009-12-08 08:04:00)
Battlax is the tire Kawi uses. They've been on the bike since it was new, probably why they needed to be replaced last year. I think you would be happy with an 08 ZX6R. It's a whole new animal now compared to 20yrs ago. And there's so many mods and upgrades, you'll be entertained for quite a while with one. They're great bikes, but if you end up dumping another $1000 to get it to 100%, I'd try talking him down a...
ninja11zx
4
user's latest post:
Help, please. Front tire removal
Published (2009-12-12 14:20:00)
your doing it right, only loosen the pinch bolts on the nut side. then you should be able to break the nut loose. threads should be right handed. i believe the nut is on the right side.
 

Latest active threads on Mechanical & Technical::

Started 2 days, 8 hours ago (2009-12-12 14:20:00)  by ninja11zx
your doing it right, only loosen the pinch bolts on the nut side. then you should be able to break the nut loose. threads should be right handed. i believe the nut is on the right side.
Thread:  Show this thread (4 posts)   Thread info: Help, please. Front tire removal Size: 249 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Help, please. Front tire removal :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 4 days, 7 hours ago (2009-12-10 16:07:00)  by bluedevil10r
The service manual. Shimming valves is very confusing. Read alot...lol Always use the specs, and use the manual!
Thread:  Show this thread (9 posts)   Thread info: do it your self Valve adjustment Size: 176 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: do it your self Valve adjustment :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 2 days, 23 hours ago (2009-12-12 00:00:00)  by Old 11-05-2009, 07:05 AM
# 1 ( permalink )
Thread:  Show this thread (2 posts)   Thread info: zx12 throttle body will 02 fit 00 Size: 328 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "zx12 throttle body will 02 fit 00 :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-11-04 06:31:00)  by zaneyzrex
cool. good deal.... i bought the hot cams kits but at that time i had two bikes that used the same shims.... YZ450f motard and my zrx...
Thread:  Show this thread (15 posts)   Thread info: K&L valve shims 5 ea, 2.60 - 3.05, total $6 -- Score!! Size: 200 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: K&L valve shims 5 ea, 2.60 - 3.05, total $6 -- Score!! :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 4 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-10 11:36:00)  by TheAceOfSpadez
If you got back fire, you got fuel and you got fire, so it must be something about timing...
Thread:  Show this thread (7 posts)   Thread info: no start , backfire Size: 156 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: no start , backfire :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 9 months ago (2009-03-16 09:04:00)  by SLIDER
contact dynojet. they should have something. custom map would be the way to go though.
Thread:  Show this thread (3 posts)   Thread info: 08 zx10r pcIII map help Size: 150 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: 08 zx10r pcIII map help :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 5 days, 2 hours ago (2009-12-09 20:20:00)  by ryedenhard
They should be open
Thread:  Show this thread (3 posts)   Thread info: Keihin CVK-D40 Question Size: 83 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Keihin CVK-D40 Question :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 5 days, 5 hours ago (2009-12-09 17:32:00)  by Crazyninja
Ha Ha ....welcome to K-w-a-c-k-a-s-a-k-i LOL...My 6r ticks like hell from day one...3600 miles later nothing has happened.
Thread:  Show this thread (7 posts)   Thread info: off idle tick........ Size: 186 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: off idle tick........ :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
 

Hot threads for last week on Mechanical & Technical::

Started 1 week ago (2009-12-07 18:56:00)  by bluedevil10r
Quote: Originally Posted by Rodsct Hi, friends! How are you all? I haven’t been posting because I’m bike hunting! A while ago I got back from DC where I saw two bikes, the best one is a 2008 Black ZX-6. It’s in very good condition but it needs tires and the fork seals are starting to bleed oil. That’s all it’s got wrong, the ...
Thread:  Show this thread (11 posts)   Thread info: 2008 ZX-6 fork seals Size: 1,904 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: 2008 ZX-6 fork seals :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 4 days, 7 hours ago (2009-12-10 16:07:00)  by bluedevil10r
The service manual. Shimming valves is very confusing. Read alot...lol Always use the specs, and use the manual!
Thread:  Show this thread (9 posts)   Thread info: do it your self Valve adjustment Size: 176 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: do it your self Valve adjustment :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 4 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-10 11:36:00)  by TheAceOfSpadez
If you got back fire, you got fuel and you got fire, so it must be something about timing...
Thread:  Show this thread (7 posts)   Thread info: no start , backfire Size: 156 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: no start , backfire :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 5 days, 5 hours ago (2009-12-09 17:32:00)  by Crazyninja
Ha Ha ....welcome to K-w-a-c-k-a-s-a-k-i LOL...My 6r ticks like hell from day one...3600 miles later nothing has happened.
Thread:  Show this thread (7 posts)   Thread info: off idle tick........ Size: 186 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: off idle tick........ :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
RE: zx9 peac of S%$* - 5 new posts
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-12-04 17:31:00)  by Kawi_T
My guess is that you don't know what you're doing.
Thread:  Show this thread (17 posts)   Thread info: zx9 peac of S%$* Size: 114 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: zx9 peac of S%$* :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
RE: Power - 4 new posts
Started 4 months, 4 weeks ago (2009-07-18 06:49:00)  by JBearSVT
Because it is. I've already explained this, weren't you paying attention last time?
Thread:  Show this thread (19 posts)   Thread info: Power Size: 147 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Power :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-06 18:30:00)  by Hammerhead
I would say it means run it with a battery in or weird things could happen.
Thread:  Show this thread (4 posts)   Thread info: Help!! Charging Syst Question. Size: 257 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Help!! Charging Syst Question. :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
09 zx10 exhaust help - 4 new posts
Started 9 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-02-25 12:09:00)  by wilderzrx10
09 zx10 exhaust help Hi I just bought a full Akrapovic exhaust for my 09 ZX10 and I was curious if I need a commander to go along with it to run right? If I can get buy with out it for right now that would be great if not ill just have to wait a few before I install it. Thank you Nick
Thread:  Show this thread (12 posts)   Thread info: 09 zx10 exhaust help Size: 676 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "09 zx10 exhaust help :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 2 days, 8 hours ago (2009-12-12 14:20:00)  by ninja11zx
your doing it right, only loosen the pinch bolts on the nut side. then you should be able to break the nut loose. threads should be right handed. i believe the nut is on the right side.
Thread:  Show this thread (4 posts)   Thread info: Help, please. Front tire removal Size: 249 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Help, please. Front tire removal :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-06 15:27:00)  by bluedevil10r
Blead the brake cylinder.
Thread:  Show this thread (3 posts)   Thread info: Strange brake issue... Size: 89 bytes
Related Threads: Same Site | All Sites
Customize:  Customize "RE: Strange brake issue... :: Mechanical & Technical :: ZX Forums - Kawasaki motorcycles ZX14 ZX-14 ZX10R ..."