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MiniMac · 25-09-08, 08:40 AM

Hello there,

I've looked at my service schedule, and apparently I need to get the valave clearances checked. I'm not really bothered on having a dealer stamp and I've checked brakes, did oil 2k miles ago, chain is good, suspension is OK etc.

Is it fairly easy to do? I think I have a workshop manual somewhere off a website, would they be sufficient? Got a decent set of tools, but I do need a feeler gauge

25-09-08, 10:37 AM

I thought the valve clearance check is in the 14,500 miles service? I could be wrong but I checked my schedule yesterday as my 7500 mile is due and according to that the only difference between a 4000 mile and a 7500 mile is spark plug replacement.

MiniMac · 25-09-08, 12:32 PM

I thought it was just a quick check, then the 15000 is an adjustment.

Guess I'll order me some spark plugs -> runs to search!

Biker Biggles · 25-09-08, 04:44 PM

15000 mile is check valve clearances and adjust if required.Easy to check yourself,and yes you do need a feeler guage.They rarely need adjusting,but if they do that is quite difficult and probably best left to an expert.Thats what I would do anyway.

25-09-08, 08:40 AM	#1
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	7500 mile service Hello there, I've looked at my service schedule, and apparently I need to get the valave clearances checked. I'm not really bothered on having a dealer stamp and I've checked brakes, did oil 2k miles ago, chain is good, suspension is OK etc. Is it fairly easy to do? I think I have a workshop manual somewhere off a website, would they be sufficient? Got a decent set of tools, but I do need a feeler gauge

25-09-08, 10:37 AM	#2
samwilko Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 7500 mile service I thought the valve clearance check is in the 14,500 miles service? I could be wrong but I checked my schedule yesterday as my 7500 mile is due and according to that the only difference between a 4000 mile and a 7500 mile is spark plug replacement.

25-09-08, 12:32 PM	#3
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	Re: 7500 mile service I thought it was just a quick check, then the 15000 is an adjustment. Guess I'll order me some spark plugs -> runs to search!

25-09-08, 04:44 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,069	Re: 7500 mile service 15000 mile is check valve clearances and adjust if required.Easy to check yourself,and yes you do need a feeler guage.They rarely need adjusting,but if they do that is quite difficult and probably best left to an expert.Thats what I would do anyway. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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