Joined Jun 2009
214 Posts | 0+
guernsey channel isles
valve clearances
- Thread starter vinny rsvr
- Start date
-
- Tags
- clearances valve
I think its 12k on the older shape bikes,not sure on the newer model,it's not much to do,Im doing mine every other year regardless of mileage
Joined Jan 2009
772 Posts | 0+
Co. Durham
Joined Oct 2010
242 Posts | 0+
I just found the clearances form another forum - Inlet 0.11 - 0.18mm; Exh 0.22 - 0.29mm - verified form a few different sources too. And HIGHLY recommended to get new valve seals as the old can be re-used but are very prone to leaking.
Ta for the help, chaps.
Ta for the help, chaps.
I've been told by many mechanics and I tend to agree...If it runs well and sounds well....leave well alone.
Obviously if it's a track bike that's a little different
Obviously if it's a track bike that's a little different
Joined Oct 2009
3K Posts | 1+
be careful ..they get quieter as they close up ..thats the problem..people think cos its quiet its ok..not like tappetts on a car when they open and its gets noisy
I'm not convinced it would get to that stage to be honest. I had a gixer and the timing jumped 2 teeth and there was no damage caused just wouldn't start.
I'm no bike mechanic but I reckon you could do 30000+ miles fast road riding and they'd still be peachy
I'm no bike mechanic but I reckon you could do 30000+ miles fast road riding and they'd still be peachy
Joined Dec 2009
663 Posts | 0+
Always pissin down with rain Sussex
I just done mine, 8.5 k & two of the exhaust valves were below minimum tolerance. As said, now they are all within tolerance the engine sounds rattlier. Here's a tip, don't try & prime your hydraulic tensioners, I did & depressed the ball bearing to far & it wouldn't seat again. That was £50.00 down the drain.
Joined Oct 2010
242 Posts | 0+
Oh knickers! Well, TBH, I'm not entirely sure which end of a spanner one applies to a nut / bolt, so tis in getting done. Soooo, any "misdemeanour" will be paid for / sorted by the garage. And he's a mate, so he won't stiff me. 
If he does, I'll pee on his door handle.....
If he does, I'll pee on his door handle.....I was quoted £500 - £550 from Bikers in southampton for a major, all fluids drained refilled, front forts serviced, valve clearences done.
Seems a little steep to me
Seems a little steep to me
Joined Oct 2010
38 Posts | 0+
North Devon
Just had mine checked on 05 RSV, due at 12k miles. As somebody said, they only get tighter so don't leave them thinking its nice & quiet with no rattles. I would prefer to hear a tappet than a burnt valve seat any day! Find out when AP are visiting yeur area next & get them to check if you aren't confident doing it.
Joined Oct 2010
242 Posts | 0+
