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Valve clearance adjustment
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:49 am
by Motocod
Hi all,
Thinking of doing a valve clearance check and adjustment and just wondering if there are any how-to guides, as I've not done it before on my bike. It's a '53 plate with the magnesium covers. Just wondering if there are any tips or things I need to look out for.
Thanks,
Nik
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:53 am
by Motocod
Meant to ask, sorry for rather basic question, but I assume these are screw and lock nut? Mine's an 1100S.
Thanks,
Nik
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:22 am
by The Teutonic Tangerine
There is aa You tube Film for this it's very good and detailed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC0b0RqqGFU
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:21 pm
by Motocod
Great! So much easier not having to mess about with shims!
Was thinking I may just use my old tried and trusted "chop stick in the spark plug hole" to gauge TDC - seems like the inspection window could be tricky to find...
Nik
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:41 pm
by The Teutonic Tangerine
Motocod wrote:Great! So much easier not having to mess about with shims!
Was thinking I may just use my old tried and trusted "chop stick in the spark plug hole" to gauge TDC - seems like the inspection window could be tricky to find...
Nik
That's what I - do put it in gear plugs out and turn the back wheel and watch the valves. Simples.
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:33 pm
by Motocod
Is yours a dual spark? Sorry for sounding thick (but I'm so good at it!), but I assume only the horizontal plug needs to come out?
Thanks,
Nik
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:53 pm
by The Teutonic Tangerine
Yessum - mines a twin spark and if you are just doing valve clearance only the horizontal plug needs to come out as long as you have no compression the engine will turn over easily.