valve clearance

christopher · Jul 6, 2012

Any one know how often the valve clearance should be checked should it be done on a service or if is sounds ok don't bother cheers

felix · Jul 7, 2012

Gen 2 is every 12,500 miles or 24 months according to the manual.... (dunno about Gen 1)

Frank · Jul 7, 2012

You say "if it sounds ok" but it's if it gets too quiet that the problems are about to start.

christopher · Jul 7, 2012

its due a service so might give them a check, cheers
:thumbup

V-twin_4Life · Jul 10, 2012

Gen 2 is actually 6250 miles but they are rarely our of spec

felix · Jul 11, 2012

V-twin_4Life said:
Gen 2 is actually 6250 miles but they are rarely our of spec

UK manual :

Maybe you have a different schedule for that side of the pond ?

snowman · Jul 11, 2012

Its seems they are checked after 600mls at First Service then 12500mls. thats what i was told by 2 ape dealers when i bought mine new 3yrs ago.

turbopresh · Jul 11, 2012

for all it takes to check im making a point of doing mine every 10,000mls ... was checked about 1,000 miles ago, bike has nearly 30k on the clock and they were still in spec.. i think one was showing signs of tightening up a bit, so no doubt at the next service interval or two she will be needing to be done..

brooksy · Jul 11, 2012

snowman said:
Its seems they are checked after 600mls at First Service then 12500mls. thats what i was told by 2 ape dealers when i bought mine new 3yrs ago.

Snowman its not just the mileage you have to keep an eye on but also the time interval as with most things its what comes first, in the case of valves its 12,500 miles or every 24 months and that also applies to the rear suspension as mentioned on other threads :thumbup

s1imster · Jul 11, 2012

i took mine to Griff's for a service on monday 6000 miler changed fluids checked valves & greased dog bone bearings :thumbup

El Liamo · Jul 11, 2012

Hello, are these engines supposed to be a bit tappety then?

snowman · Jul 11, 2012

Brooksy...... so if i buy a new engine and dont run it at all !!! i still have to do the valve clearances every 24months "Utter Bollocks"

brooksy · Jul 12, 2012

snowman said:
Brooksy...... so if i buy a new engine and dont run it at all !!! i still have to do the valve clearances every 24months "Utter Bollocks"

Snowman i think a little common sense may prevail here as it does state that it is what comes first! if you have never run a motor then there is no need to service it however if after 24months you decide to run the motor i am sure you would have it checked over prior to start up :yes

garry · Jul 12, 2012

"i think a little common sense may prevail here"

Oh you lot crack me up .......................... fantastical quote...

brooksy · Jul 12, 2012

garry said:
"i think a little common sense may prevail here"

Oh you lot crack me up .......................... fantastical quote...

Gary, thought i might get banned from site if i put what i was thinking lol

Tifa · Jul 12, 2012

...if we had common sense we certainally wouldn't be riding Tuonos :lol

brooksy · Jul 12, 2012

Tifa said:
...if we had common sense we certainally wouldn't be riding Tuonos :lol

fair point Tifa

snowman · Jul 12, 2012

If i had any sense at all i wouldnt be riding 180mls to Cornwall tomorrow (7 of us) and CAMPING! our 40yr anniv. LOL

rico · Jul 12, 2012

mair importantly HOW should it be done?

valve clearance

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