End float/valves

[Boon]

Just done the first major service on the bike myself.

Found LH inlet end float at the upper end of spec,the exhaust was just out of min spec........

RH was ok inlet and exhaust........


all the valves needed nipping in a bit..exhaust seemed worst on both sides....


Is it normal to have lh different from rh ........(I know it could be the last guy that adjusted them but) I thought I'd ask anyway


ohhh and synchronising the throttle bodies........that was fun......(for fun read fiddly as feck)

still got a nice tickover at 1100 and two perfectly matched columns at 4000 rpm

sounds good too


( a big thanks to steptoe for the idiots guide......I needed it)

 

[MattW]

Just done the first major service on the bike myself.

Found LH inlet end float at the upper end of spec,the exhaust was just out of min spec........

RH was ok inlet and exhaust........


all the valves needed nipping in a bit..exhaust seemed worst on both sides....


Is it normal to have lh different from rh ........(I know it could be the last guy that adjusted them but) I thought I'd ask anyway


ohhh and synchronising the throttle bodies........that was fun......(for fun read fiddly as feck)

still got a nice tickover at 1100 and two perfectly matched columns at 4000 rpm

sounds good too


( a big thanks to steptoe for the idiots guide......I needed it)

Don't know about normal, but first time I did mine, the rocker end floats (while just in spec) were all over the place. The bike (34000 mile 1100) has been BMW dealer serviced up to this point, but I don't think the dealers bother adjusting the floats if they are within specification (even though end floats at minimum spec are much better for smooth running).

 

[Stewart H]

The factory spec for end float is a mile wide, the dealer techs apparently rarely touch em, fastidious owners prefer to set them nearer the tight end

Stewart

 

[Boon]

Ta for that .

And yes I do notice the better running.........a day in a cold garage worthwhile methinks.

Noticably smoother at tickover..no screen shake now

 

[(RIP) ugg]

my inlet and outlet wer also inside and outside tollarences too.

setting them all as close as i could gave same results , smoother running

better running and fuel economy was also better, so worth the extra time spent in the garage.

ugg

 

[rudiemoto]

The factory spec for end float is a mile wide, the dealer techs apparently rarely touch em, fastidious owners prefer to set them nearer the tight end

Stewart

i am a dealer tech and yes i do them ever time
as do many of my mates {bike techs do}tar on a brush can be hard to clean.......my dad said that ......also you not having a bike







well my dads right most of the time
if you love bikes then its not a job

 

[D6]

i love bikes but i quit workin with em as i was beggining not to enjoy biking anymore

 

[rudiemoto]

digger
the trick is not too rush
always have a brew in the morning
get to work 10mins early
and dont marry a fatbird

cause you would need new bike everyweek