Valve clearence adjustment

Im the proud owner of a SV650 curvy K2. The bike is just approaching the point where it need the valve clearence checks, about 15,000 miles.

Any idea what I can expect to pay for this job to be done? Ive looked at the manual and it looks like Suzuki have opted to put the shims inside the buckets, a right pain. So its not a job I want to tackle myself.

Thanks for any info on this.

I just paid £260 for the 7,500 mile service. This is when the valves are checked, but not altered (unless needed). The 15,000 mile service I'm told will be more expensive, if they have to actually do the adjustment, which I'm expecting.

At least this gives you a ball park figure.

HTH

Originally Posted by Baph

I just paid £260 for the 7,500 mile service. This is when the valves are checked, but not altered (unless needed). The 15,000 mile service I'm told will be more expensive, if they have to actually do the adjustment, which I'm expecting.

At least this gives you a ball park figure.

HTH

The clearances arent due to be checked until the 15k service unless you wish to be extra prudent and have them checked.

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

The clearances arent due to be checked until the 15k service unless you wish to be extra prudent and have them checked.

Call me prudent And a pessimist at expecting the valve clearence to be done.

[northwind]

Checking is very, very easy... Changing them is a bit less so, simply because of the logistical difficulties of having the right shims at the right time. If your bike's your transportation, it's very awkward, so getting it done professionally makes some sense. Don't assume it'll need done... But also don't assume it won't

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by Robssv

Suzuki have opted to put the shims inside the buckets, a right pain. So its not a job I want to tackle myself.

There's a good reason for this, not just an option.
As Northy says, checking easy, changing not so easy. At 15,000 an adjustment is actually not that likely, so if you're at all able check the clearances, if you find a change is necessary and you don't feel able, then you could spend your money.

Thanks for the advice. Just checking as a local dealer quoted me £190 for a service with valves. Better check they understood what I meant. My bike has almost 13k on it now.

Cheers again.

[Biker Biggles]

That price would be for a service with valve CHECK.
If they actually found them to need shimming they will want lots more money.

How would you know if they are on there way out and need adjusting???

[Biker Biggles]

You need to take off the cam covers and check the clearances with a feeler guage as described in the manual.This is fairly easy,and as long as all the results are within the specified tolerances that is all you need to do.If they are not within spec you probably need help with sorting it.