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Gentlemen,
I'll be turning 50,000 miles on my 2009 FZ6R soon. Engine-wise, I've got an R6 header, Yoshi can, Power Commander PCFC running Marthy's Sport map. I run NGK Iridium IX plugs and 93 octane, always.
I've never had to do anything to this bike other than normal maintenance stuff.
I've never had a valve adjustment done. On startup, there's about 2 seconds of moderate clatter, but she idles fine with no stumbling, and when up to temp purrs like a kitten. She has not once ever "died," under any circumstance.
I'm looking at performing the timing mod and dropping a tooth on the front sprocket to revitalize my riding experience.
Honest question: Should I have a valve adjustment done before doing anything more? I feel dumb for asking this question, because the answer seems obvious. I still want your thoughts and opinions, though.
More serious question: What are y'alls experiences regarding price? Am I looking at $500+ for a valve adjustment?
Thanks in advance for your time, fellas.
HCU
I'll be turning 50,000 miles on my 2009 FZ6R soon. Engine-wise, I've got an R6 header, Yoshi can, Power Commander PCFC running Marthy's Sport map. I run NGK Iridium IX plugs and 93 octane, always.
I've never had to do anything to this bike other than normal maintenance stuff.
I've never had a valve adjustment done. On startup, there's about 2 seconds of moderate clatter, but she idles fine with no stumbling, and when up to temp purrs like a kitten. She has not once ever "died," under any circumstance.
I'm looking at performing the timing mod and dropping a tooth on the front sprocket to revitalize my riding experience.
Honest question: Should I have a valve adjustment done before doing anything more? I feel dumb for asking this question, because the answer seems obvious. I still want your thoughts and opinions, though.
More serious question: What are y'alls experiences regarding price? Am I looking at $500+ for a valve adjustment?
Thanks in advance for your time, fellas.
HCU