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Tim's Motorcycle Diaries is a blog about motorcycle travel, photography and mechanics written by former millwright & IT technician who's now a technology teacher. This is not your typical motorcycle blog. If you're looking for cruisers and biker life, this ain't that. If you're into thinking about motorbikes in technical, dynamic and creative ways, Tim's Motorcycle Diaries will take you there. If you like a post, please do share it on social media.

Showing posts with label 1400GTR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1400GTR. Show all posts
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Kawasaki Concours C14 1400GTR Valve Check Part 2.2 - the cams are coming out

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 I was (of course) hoping that the valves would all be in spec, but after a first round of measurements that is (of course) not the case, so...
Sunday, 19 January 2025

Kawasaki Concours C14 1400GTR Valve Check Part 1 - getting in there

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It took 2 sessions about about 5 hours to get to the point where I can actually remove the valve cover and check clearances. This is not the...
Saturday, 29 June 2024

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Patience with C14 Forks

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  When I was younger I tended to struggle against time, but as I get older I'm finding that if I slow down and let go of that youthful m...
Sunday, 13 June 2021

Sail Away: First Long Ride on The Kawasaki Concours 14

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First long ride with Big Blue/ Nami -Chan (not sure what its name is yet) today up to Georgian Bay to listen to the water.  For a kid who g...
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Timothy King
An art student in college, I dropped out to apprentice as a millwright and then an I.T. technician before going back to school for English and philosophy degrees. Now a published writer, award winning educator, relentlessly curious digital explorer and avid (though atypical) motorbike rider.
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