12k Valve clearance check

[shaunj]

Has anyone actually needed there clearances to be adjusted at the 12k service or were they still within spec?

 

[divanmostert]

....would be interesting to know. Mine is due for the same service and I was planning on doing the normal service bits (filters and oil) myself and then let BMW do the clearance check and reset of service indicator.

 

[v8legend]

Has anyone actually needed there clearances to be adjusted at the 12k service or were they still within spec?

Mine were checked at 10500m all within spec.

 

[nig5]

Just recently traded in f800s (more or less same engine)for gs, the s was serviced at 12,000 and the valves were fine. The next check would be at 24,000, from what I have heard they usually don`t need adjusting at 12,000, I am sure someone will disagree!!

 

[Micky]

51,500 miles on the F800GS and they haven't needed to be adjusted yet.

Checked at 48,000 and just moving towards max permissible clearance, but better this way than the clearances closing up!

 

[Sooty09]

At my wifes GS650 12000m service the local dealer suggested we waited until 18000 before checking, they have serviced lots of F800st (Very similar valve setup) and never adjusted one before 24000. It was easily within spec and we will not touch it again until 36000. I had mine done at 12000 and its as new, I wish I had waited because Ill need to check again at 24000. Its a shame BMW will not make the decision to check at 24000 saving £100s for the owner. Yamaha TDM900, Kawasaki Versys,etc all have 8 valve heads, twin cam, shimmed tappets yet need nothing until 24000. (Only bike I know at 12000 is the Triumph Bonneville)

PS both bikes leaked form the rocker cover gaskets after checking so the were actually worse for it.

 

[divanmostert]

Thanks guys - very helpful info

 

[shaunj]

51,500 miles on the F800GS and they haven't needed to be adjusted yet.

Checked at 48,000 and just moving towards max permissible clearance, but better this way than the clearances closing up!

Thats good to know

Mines at 14,400 now (didn't bother at 12k because of money and bike was getting SORN over winter and didn't want to waste riding time)

Posted same question on ADVRider so hopefully get some more input on this because i'm tempted to leave mine till 18K (Do my own servicing)

 

[colint]

Thats good to know

Mines at 14,400 now (didn't bother at 12k because of money and bike was getting SORN over winter and didn't want to waste riding time)

Posted same question on ADVRider so hopefully get some more input on this because i'm tempted to leave mine till 18K (Do my own servicing)

Had mine checked at 18,000 and they were still all OK no adjustment needed so leaving mine until 36,000

 

[kalli]

I checked mine during the weekend. One intake valve was at the upper limit, but I didn't bother to adjust it since the rest was in the middle of the spec.

 

[Greggers]

Mine were all within spec ....

 

[steve hughes]

Mine checked at Alan Jefferies today , bike only done 9 K F650GS but the opted to do it. Asked technician he said they were all within spec only downside is seal kit (out of warranty and oil seepage cost £38)