Valves need adjusting

[wannafazer]

Anyone done it ? How much hassle is it ?


Thanks


Les

[red98]

biggest hassle....its a cams out jobbie  :\

[wannafazer]

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 ?

[His Dudeness]

have you checked them yet? are you certain they need to be adjusted. checking them is no big deal

[griff86]

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.

[mcyoungy]

do they need adjusting, or just checking?

[Lawrence]

Is there a how-to on checking them?

Thanks

[/hijack]

[red98]

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 

[spider]

while you are doing it. put a new clutch in.

[red98]

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 

[kebab19]

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....

[spider]

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.

[CRH]

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 ..........

[red98]

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 

[mcyoungy]

why change the clutch unless it's showing signs of wear?

[His Dudeness]

why change the clutch unless it's showing signs of wear?

i think he just made a mistake

[mcyoungy]

[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
[/quote]


agreed!  :lol

[pointer2null]

Les,

Valve clearance easy to check. Bastard to change and you need to remove the cam and fart about with shims.

G

[spider]

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

[topgun44]

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

sorry 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