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09-17-2017, 11:46 AM | #17 |
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So I decided to check the throttle body for dirt and I wasn't disappointed! After 55,000 miles it needed a good scrubbing. Used seafoam on a rag and really shined it up. Took her out today and hesitation/stumble was gone. Coincidence???? I hope not!
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09-19-2017, 02:04 PM | #19 |
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Thanks! Been riding it for two years and it's always been strong and smooth with no hesitation, so this is definitely a sudden thing.. Tell me about this common air leak! Where does it occur.
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09-20-2017, 10:28 AM | #20 |
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Ok. So I sprayed brake fluid around the TB/Intake joint and found a leak on the bottom side. Got the O-rings on order. Fingers crossed because this is getting embarrassing when I ride with my lady and my crew.
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09-20-2017, 03:13 PM | #21 | |
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Rac'n Ray (you won't know him unless you've been lurking a while) suggested using Threebond 1211 gasket sealer both sides of the Thunder gasket, that's the grip that tore it. So now rather than ship another Thunder gasket all the way down here, I just use the Threebond sealant by itself. Everything bolts together much better, and the seal is superb.
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10-06-2017, 02:41 PM | #23 |
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Thanks Peg. I ordered new TB o-rings and intake gaskets from Kawasaki. I went ahead and ordered the o-rings just out of curiosity to see if Kawi changed their own stock. Nope. Went down to ACE freakin' Hardware (believe it or not) and found some 0-rings that were essentially the same diameter but were just about a millimeter thicker. Coated the intake gaskets and orings with copper gasket sealer and put her all back together. Man! I forgot how good she could run. Problem solved for less than $40. Repair shop wanted $125 just to diagnose. God I love the fine folks on this forum. Thank you all! Couldn't have done it without you! BTW..Thunder is def OOB.
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