Known z400 problems
Dec 19, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Known z400 problems
The newer ones had the water pump issue like Dean said. They put out a recall, so it should have been fixed if you're looking at a used one.
Dec 19, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: suzukirider1992
the timing belts are known to go on 04s and 03s the frames suck get gusset mounts</end quote></div>
"timing belts" umm you must have a differant model no belts in a 03/04 Z..
Also the fan has had a few problems the hose the stocker has runs upwards not down & it tends to hold a bit of water. rust & failer is know to happen....
the timing belts are known to go on 04s and 03s the frames suck get gusset mounts</end quote></div>
"timing belts" umm you must have a differant model no belts in a 03/04 Z..
Also the fan has had a few problems the hose the stocker has runs upwards not down & it tends to hold a bit of water. rust & failer is know to happen....
Dec 20, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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"It's ironic that some ranch dressings contain unexpected sugar, but a bag of sugar never contains unexpected ranch dressing."
That's kinda funny....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Yeah the timing "chain" stretches on the 03, keep your ear out for that.
That's kinda funny....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Yeah the timing "chain" stretches on the 03, keep your ear out for that.
Dec 20, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE
Dec 21, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.
Dec 22, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: warrior226
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>
No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>
No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.
Dec 22, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: warrior226
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>
No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.</end quote></div>
Hmmm, now I'm really thinking about that. I pretty sure with the motor @ TDC the valves won't hit if the cam chain went south. Ill investigate next week when I do my valve adjustment. Maybe somebody could chime in that for sure knows.
Warrior226 , good action bro. Had me really thinking!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: warrior226
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101
Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>
I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>
No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.</end quote></div>
Hmmm, now I'm really thinking about that. I pretty sure with the motor @ TDC the valves won't hit if the cam chain went south. Ill investigate next week when I do my valve adjustment. Maybe somebody could chime in that for sure knows.
Warrior226 , good action bro. Had me really thinking!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]