RodeRash Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 After 40,000 some miles, I decided that I should take a look at the valves. The result? I had one valve that was borderline tight, but within specs, and 10 valves that were out of spec loose and needed adjustment. I didn't expect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I find that most interesting. Did you use a couple different gauges? And HOW loose? After all, they'll only tighten up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZDave Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Yeah that is interesting. :icon_think: I never heard of them (Shim under bucket) wearing loose. One maybe, but nearly the whole set? Maybe you should test your guage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannymassage Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 After 40,000 some miles, I decided that I should take a look at the valves. The result? I had one valve that was borderline tight, but within specs, and 10 valves that were out of spec loose and needed adjustment. I didn't expect that. I am glad to hear that. I have 20,500miles on my '99 and its $300 for an adjustment(due at 16000 as per honda) or more that I may or may not need. I am in Puerto Rico and prefer to do all the service myself if at all possible. If indeed the tendency is to loosen I am thrilled. Perhaps I can handle a valve check on my own and if its out of specs drop it off at the shop. I have no shims and Im not into removing camshafts and such...Can a tight valve be heard??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Carbon build up on the valve seats maybe due to bad gas or rich mixture (or both)? Any visible wear on the camshafts (I know this is too Kawasaki) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I would run through the procedure one more time being very careful as far as the cam position. Hard to believe that many valves are out of spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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