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Im a little lost here. If the engine is running low on oil pressure I doubt that would cause pitting. :-?
In fact Im 99% sure it wouldnt. It would however cause scoring & bluing of the cam lobes .
"Pitting" is small pit/holes in the metal or hard facing of the cam.
Both two very different issues ...

Hi Bonester. Yeah, I know it's hard to describe. I should have taken a pic. Anyhow, take a look at the right-hand side of your engine.

In pre-1988 engines, the two large diameter Allen-screws just beneath the cam-cover secure the rocker-shafts. In post-1988 engines, the two Allen-screws fit the ...

some great info here, thanks people. Putting together the GPZ1000RX at the moment, the cams look pretty good to me, there is 48k on the speedo - no idea if its genuine ? I'll be keeping a close eye on these once the bike starts getting ridden....

8) Mate, I have some experience that you may find ...

Hmmm.... Bought my '06 Rex new to replace my Gpz 1000 Rx about the same time I read a really interesting article by some geezer about running-in by running-hard. (The non-pussy approach to running-in!) Thought I'd try it on the Rex and it runs strong and sweet with 97 000 ks on it now (four years ...

Mate, I guess first things first: strange throttle response noises sounds like it needs a good serious tune-up, inlcuding shim-job, cam-chain tension check, carb sync and maybe a correcting carb re-jet. Makes life sooo much nicer. :) Next thing: the hydraulic line rubbing thing. The hydraulic line ...

MaxMan wrote:yep... it's a green one for me in the two tone colours as you have pointed out in the clip...

Mate, you've had some nice bikes: Lemme see: Z1r Mk 1, Z1r Mk 2, Gpz 1000 B1, Gpz 1000 Rx, Zrx 1200 R '06.....and counting ....

No worries.

Erk: :D found the funny intermittent engine-speed buzz at 3950-4000 RPM. The clutch hydraulic line changes from flexible (from the bars) to a rigid pipe (to engine) just underneath the thermostat mount. The rigid line just behind the hose clamp fitting was rubbing up against the lower edge of the ...

Fairing buzz: :? OK. Take the fairing off and remove the black inner liner and clean around both the fairing and liner area where they meet with some metho or window cleaner or similar mild cleaner. If they've been buzzing for a while, there will probably be some tell-tale dust in the area ...

ezzazrx wrote:Hey Woof good article, My REX has 30,000 on it and touch wood no noises,but then again I cut the yoshi in half and I wear earplugs Go figure?
EZZA

(Heh heh heh heh... )

Ah yes, irresponsibility! Isnt that just a normal and expected part of Rex-ism? Rex-arama? Rex-atron?

Ohh yeah, check your swingarm bolt, another unique rex feature is it's not tight enough from factory. :kuda:

mine came completely off, check my avatar >>>>>> Checked the swingarm bolt and it's good and tight. I've got the alternator off and the bearings seem a little tight. I'll check the fans ...

rooster wrote:Get a Kerker you wont hear anything else

....or a full stainless Muzzy, to suite the Rob Muzzy (AKA Kawasaki Racing) green...LOL

Thanks Errol, I'll check em out tonight while I'm checking out the alternator!

Hi folks. :D

Down the page (in another topic) Pete had some rattles and buzzes and it appears that he now has them solved, which is pretty cool. :) Just the normal shite like buzzing fairings, loose bolts (shudder :evil: ) and radiator shroud/mounts. In his topic there are lotsa good ideas for ...