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2004 kawasaki ZRX 1200 R Questions & Answers
Where is the oil filter
You could try;
Get the right oil filter for the bike. Put it up to the different plates on the engine, Problably the right side. The plate would be a larger than the filter, but not to much larger. Take the plate off, and see if there's a filter there. Just replace it. The are problably arrows than indicate the filter direction. Be sure to look for, and replace the o-ring.
Bike was running great then
Some compression from the engine is getting past the rings and into the gearbox. With the compression comes some unburned fuel. The fuel mixes with the gearbox oil and increases the oil level in the gearbox. Now the "oil-gas" level is very close to the vent hose on the top of the gearbox. Remember that compression going into the gearbox? It now carries bits of oil-gas into the vent hose. Where does the vent hose vent to? The air box. The "low cost-getting by" remedy is to do an oil change, clean the air box, install a clean air filter and then do more frequent oil changes in the future. The proper fix is to do an expensive top end job on the engine. Please rate my answer. Thanks.
I GOT 2004 KAWK 1200R
It could be as simple as a faulty sender unit, maybe old oil or more expensively worn bearings.
It seems I need to change my drive chain for a
Just visit a Kawasaki dealer and get the stock chain the bike came with. The designers of the bike carefully determine what chain will best handle what the engine can put out . I never try to out-engineer the engineers.
Replacing speedo cable on 02
Fairl straight forward job, start at the top avoiding any tight bends with the wheel clear of the ground insert the cable whie turning the wheel this will hellp locate the cable a small amount of grease wouldnt heart
What to look for when buying used
Know that most shops will probably refuse to do repairs on your bike if it is more than 10 years old. Most all shops use this same standard. Parts availability is the main problem. In any event, below are things to look for if getting a used bike.
Does the engine start easy and idle smoothly? Does it accelerate without hesitation?
Any smoke when it starts or when pulling away from stop light? (Bad valve guides).
Any smoke when riding at 30mph? (Piston rings worn or possible previous seize up).
Does the clutch engage and disengage smoothly? Clutch lever easy to pull?
Any oil or coolant fluids leaking after a ride?
Do all gages work? Lights, horn and flashers?
Any red lights on the gages lit up? Any computer codes flashing?
Do front and back brakes operate and stop smoothly?
Is the motor oil pretty clean or really dirty? (Sign of how well the owner has cared for the bike).
Is the oil "white-ish"? (water in the oil. If motor is water cooled it's usually bad water pump seals).
Any funny sounds from the gear box? Anywhere else?
Does it shift smoothly up and down the full gear range? Neutral light come on properly?
Sprockets still have rounded tips not pointed? Well lubricated chain?
Good tires? How old is the battery? All lights work properly?
Is the upholstery good? Plastics cracked or broken?
Gas tank badly rusted inside? Do the wheels run true or weave?
Do the forks look bent from a side view or front view?
Does it drive nice or is the bike squirrely to drive? How about around curves and corners?
Ever been wrecked? What service work has been done in the past?
With the handlebars driving straight ahead, is the front wheel pointing a slightly different direction?
Do all accessories work properly?
Ask what doesn't work on the bike. What known problems do exist?
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These are things to look for. I hope this helps.
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