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Valves need adjusting - wannafazer - 05-06-12
Anyone done it ? How much hassle is it ?
Thanks
Les
Re: Valves need adjusting - red98 - 05-06-12
biggest hassle....its a cams out jobbie :\
Re: Valves need adjusting - wannafazer - 05-06-12
Yeh, I know :\ . Couple of mates have done theirs and they're up for helping me but although I usually do everything myself to the bike I have to be honest that I'm just not looking forward to this. Have you actually done yours red ?
Re: Valves need adjusting - His Dudeness - 06-06-12
have you checked them yet? are you certain they need to be adjusted. checking them is no big deal
Re: Valves need adjusting - griff86 - 06-06-12
I've done them before when I changed the camchain.
Cams off isn't to bad, just take your time with it and you'll be fine.
Re: Valves need adjusting - mcyoungy - 06-06-12
do they need adjusting, or just checking?
Re: Valves need adjusting - Lawrence - 06-06-12
Is there a how-to on checking them?
Thanks
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Re: Valves need adjusting - red98 - 06-06-12
(05-06-12, 09:10 PM)wannafazer link Wrote: Yeh, I know :\ . Couple of mates have done theirs and they're up for helping me but although I usually do everything myself to the bike I have to be honest that I'm just not looking forward to this. Have you actually done yours red ?
no...i checked them and were just inside tolerences......ive done a few engine rebuilds in my time,mostly 70s-80s stuff...fairly straight forward,a haynes manual is always helpful and plenty of time.....get your mates round to help...they can always make the tea
Re: Valves need adjusting - spider - 06-06-12
while you are doing it. put a new clutch in.
Re: Valves need adjusting - red98 - 06-06-12
(06-06-12, 05:36 PM)spider link Wrote: while you are doing it. put a new clutch in.
hi spider.......curious as to why you suggest fitting a new clutch at the same time
.......iam a bit of an old boy and been riding since i was 19 , ive owned my fair share of bikes over the years and always do my own maintance....i have never replaced a clutch on a bike , never needed too.....done loads of cars but never a bike 
Re: Valves need adjusting - kebab19 - 07-06-12
Two separate issues:
1) Check clearances.
2) Adjust valves.
The first part is easy, and they are often within tolerances. You could do that, and if you find they do need adjusted, worry about the procedure then. Unfortunately they're a camshafts out PITA to adjust, but then I guess most modern bikes are. The extended valve clearance check services intervals compensates for this a bit....
Re: Valves need adjusting - spider - 09-06-12
wen you split the engine. the clutch is right there to change. as its not a lot of dosh i wud change it. thats all.
Re: Valves need adjusting - CRH - 09-06-12
hi, spider!....when you say split the engine?........not quite sure what you mean?? :rolleyes .....checking/adjusting the valves is no more than removing the cam/s..cover!!......removing the cams if need be to re,shim etc??....the clutch sits on the side of the engine?....no where near the top of engine!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes ..........
Re: Valves need adjusting - red98 - 09-06-12
(09-06-12, 03:28 PM)CRH link Wrote: hi, spider!....when you say split the engine?........not quite sure what you mean?? :rolleyes .....checking/adjusting the valves is no more than removing the cam/s..cover!!......removing the cams if need be to re,shim etc??....the clutch sits on the side of the engine?....no where near the top of engine!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes ..........
yes....just top cover not full engine re-build
Re: Valves need adjusting - mcyoungy - 10-06-12
why change the clutch unless it's showing signs of wear?
Re: Valves need adjusting - His Dudeness - 10-06-12
(10-06-12, 01:40 PM)mcyoungy link Wrote: why change the clutch unless it's showing signs of wear?
i think he just made a mistake
Re: Valves need adjusting - mcyoungy - 11-06-12
(10-06-12, 11:06 PM)His Dudeness link Wrote: [quote author=mcyoungy link=topic=3344.msg27608#msg27608 date=1339332017]
why change the clutch unless it's showing signs of wear?
i think he just made a mistake
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agreed! :lol
Re: Valves need adjusting - pointer2null - 13-06-12
Les,
Valve clearance easy to check. Bastard to change and you need to remove the cam and fart about with shims.
G
Re: Valves need adjusting - spider - 13-06-12
why wud you not change the clutch. if you adjust the valves. changing the clutch while its open in front of you makes sense. or do you think its not worth it. and do it all again wen it goes. that pointless and hard work to me
Re: Valves need adjusting - topgun44 - 13-06-12
(13-06-12, 11:37 PM)spider link Wrote: why wud you not change the clutch. if you adjust the valves. changing the clutch while its open in front of you makes sense. or do you think its not worth it. and do it all again wen it goes. that pointless and hard work to mesorry i have to say this spider i dont think u know what u are saying (open in front of u? :o ) you dont open the clutch when you take the cam cover off which is on top of the bike the clutch is on the side of the engine do u understand what these guys are talking about :\ i need a beer :lol