Tim's Motorcycle Diaries

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.

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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 2.1 - checking clearances

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I put together a page with the details I've gleaned from COG's documentation and the shop manual to keep track of my measurements. ...

Saturday, 25 July 2020

Triumph Tiger 955i Valve Clearance Check

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I just measured the valve clearances on the Tiger. They're supposed to be checked every 20,000kms, I've put 27k on it since I'v...

Sunday, 19 July 2020

Triumph 955i Stalling Issues Part 3, between a rock and a hard place

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This started in June with intermittent stalling. I've done all the obvious things like spark plugs, fuel and air filters, but the prob...

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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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