valve clearances

[skinmeister]

I'm looking at doing the 24000 mile service myself, the only job I havn't done before are the valve clearances. My question is although the schedule says to inspect them every 6000m, is this really necessary? or is this just the excuse the dealer uses to charge you £180 for an oil change on the minor service?

Cheers

Skin.

 

[mikepg]

Yes - necessary and easy enough to check!

 

[Deleted account 210609001]

Do they use shims, or are they "screw and locknut" style affairs?

 

[Spout]

I suggest you have a look in our very own "font of all wisdom". Here's a short cut:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81408

 

[blackbird]

What i did on KTM EXC is do all the basic service oil/air filter change etc myself and get a local bike garage to check adjust the valves for me they would charge me £15

 

[Marty Hill]

Screw and locknut. Very easy. Usually after 12k, most stay stable and will not need adjusting. Good luck.

 

[terayon]

I'm looking at doing the 24000 mile service myself, the only job I havn't done before are the valve clearances. My question is although the schedule says to inspect them every 6000m, is this really necessary? or is this just the excuse the dealer uses to charge you £180 for an oil change on the minor service?

Cheers

Skin.

Seeing as your in Luton, is you want a bit of help, just email me. I've got all the tools you will need.

chiltern.soc at ntlworld.com, just change the at to @

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

What i did on KTM EXC is do all the basic service oil/air filter change etc myself and get a local bike garage to check adjust the valves for me they would charge me £15

£15 What was their hourly labour rate, £5.00 per hour ???

 

[blackbird]

As i take the tank and rads off ready its no more than a 15 min job

 

[Pukmeister]

Be VERY careful that the rubber gasket that seals around the spark plug holes doesn't move when you refit the rocker covers after checking the valves:-

I tried to tease my LH rocker cover back on past my H-B engine bars (too lazy to slacken the engine bars first time) and upset this rubber seal, and then ended up with a trouser leg covered in oil after the test ride. I then had to re-do the job properly a second time plus degrease and wash my trousers.