17-12-14, 09:51 PM
I'm in agreement with what Tmation has posted. It would be worthwhile doing the service items yourself, that way you know that they have been done and properly and you will learn a lot about your bike and how to look after it.
Most owners report that the valves are all within tolerances at the 25k service and I found this to be the case myself. As Tmation stated it's fairly easy to check these if you take your time and work methodically. If you follow the Haynes manual it will tell you that you need to remove the carbs, this is incorrect, you can remove the rocker cover and check the clearances with the carbs in place.
Most owners report that the valves are all within tolerances at the 25k service and I found this to be the case myself. As Tmation stated it's fairly easy to check these if you take your time and work methodically. If you follow the Haynes manual it will tell you that you need to remove the carbs, this is incorrect, you can remove the rocker cover and check the clearances with the carbs in place.