Thomas Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Have 20,000 km on bike. Honda recommends valve inspection at 25. It's winter here so ,bikes in a million pieces anyway. Any tips out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Don't bother would be the best tip I could think of. Might be worth checking a bit down the road just for laughs, but an XX with valve clearances out of spec at that milage is unheard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I've got 39K on mine, and have never checked them. The engine is coming apart in the next couple of weeks, so they will be checked then, and I'll let you know what I find, if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I've got 89K on mine and have checked them. Once, last year, didn't need adjustment. Close, but not necessary at the time. This time, yes. I'll do it in a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I checked mine at 14.4K miles. None of them needed adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I've checked mine twice now, always in spec. It's still good to check. North, why is yours coming apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8boardIL Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 so when do you guys recommend checking the clearance? 40-50k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 North, why is yours coming apart? Just increasing the fun factor. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 :pointup: Valve Adjustment? We don't neeed no stinkin valve adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Has ANYONE checked the valves on schedual? I'm thinking of doing my first one at 16k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 There have been enough guys that have and reported no need for ajustment that a lot of guys (myself included) choose not to waste the money/effort at 16k. I'll probably check mine at 32k (or a little beyond, should hit 32 sometime around mid-summer :wink: ) just for giggles, but expect them to be pretty much spot on, as has been reported by others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Actually Jette, 16k IS on schedule. :wink: Considering the fact that there is no "break in" valve check when parts are wearing in to each other shows the reliability of this valve system. I will continue to check when I should (or close to it) but expect to never swap a shim. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erixx Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 i have 75.00 km on the counter and never needed it. I did ask my mecanic, but he says no need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poida Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 just had the valves checked at 80 000 klms mainly for peace of mind.mech reckoned they were right in the middle of the tolerances.can,t ask for better than that.if the bikes apart get them checked and you at least know you won,t need to check them again for at least a couple of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdrunner Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 timely thread. My bird is sitting at 32,000 km ( 20,000 mi ). I was planning on having the valves checked, but now I'm wondering if it's worth it. I'd really rather spend the money on a Penske. Is there any way other than taking engine apart to check them? ie how can you tell when they need adjustment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Spend the money on the Penske Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I vote Penske too. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Thanks for all the input guys. You talked me out of it. Actually the Honda dealer also said don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdrunner Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Excellent, screw the valve adjustment, now the only question is Penske or Ohlin? ( I know there's a thread on this elsewhere, I'll look it up ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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