Valve adjustment - how much? - SV650.org

01-10-10, 05:58 AM

hi does anyone know how much i can expect to pay for the valves to be adjusted i believe its quite a big job on these for me to try myself ??

maviczap · 01-10-10, 06:07 AM

You're right its an expensive job, but not to hard to check the clearances yourself so you'll know if they need doing or not.

How many miles has yours done

01-10-10, 06:26 AM

Haven't done mine yet but as is usually the case it's getting at the buggers through all the plastic that's the time consuming thing and fairings never seem to go back in quite the same way as they came off, although maybe that's just me!

Spanner Man · 01-10-10, 06:30 AM

Good morning all.

We charge 2 hours to check them, & up to 3 if they all need adjusting.
You will most likely be charged for any shims that need replacing, & for coolant. Due to having to remove the radiator to access the front cylinder.

Cheers.

01-10-10, 04:20 PM

Are there any telltale signs that valves need adjustment or is it a silent death trap to a broken engine?

I ask becuase I should be getting mine checked (dont know if they were checked by last owner(s)) but I am skint and time to check it myself is against me...

maviczap · 01-10-10, 05:12 PM

Should be done at 15000 mile intervals, but unless its trashed, then shouldn't need doing. Maybe the odd one.

Won't lead to a broken engine, but just one that doesn't perform as well as it should. Won't idle well, and top end will be noisyer.

You will need a set of feeler gauges, tools to take the cam covers & raidiator off, replacement cooling fluid for afterwards and a socket to turn the crank over to get the cams at TDC. Take spark plugs out too

You will need a haynes (or similar) manual to show you how to do this, if you haven't do it before

01-10-10, 05:24 PM

Ah ok, I'm only a little over at 23k or something.

No problems that I know of but I'll sleep a little better til I can get them checked (either by a garage or when I have time)

Dave20046 · 01-10-10, 05:39 PM

Think I was quoted £120 if they all needed adjusting.

01-10-10, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Think I was quoted £120 if they all needed adjusting.

Where from? My SV is on 13000 and I will be taking up to my flat soon (Sheff Hallam student) so could do with getting it all done.

Anyone you recommend from the Sheffield area? I live outside the Sheffield United stadium

yorkie_chris · 02-10-10, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Won't lead to a broken engine, but just one that doesn't perform as well as it should. Won't idle well, and top end will be noisyer.

It won't idle at all if the valves burn

01-10-10, 05:58 AM	#1
lh25 Guest Posts: n/a	Valve adjustment - how much? hi does anyone know how much i can expect to pay for the valves to be adjusted i believe its quite a big job on these for me to try myself ??

01-10-10, 06:07 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: valves You're right its an expensive job, but not to hard to check the clearances yourself so you'll know if they need doing or not. How many miles has yours done __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-10-10, 06:26 AM	#3
Weirdfish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: valves Haven't done mine yet but as is usually the case it's getting at the buggers through all the plastic that's the time consuming thing and fairings never seem to go back in quite the same way as they came off, although maybe that's just me!

01-10-10, 06:30 AM	#4
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: valves Good morning all. We charge 2 hours to check them, & up to 3 if they all need adjusting. You will most likely be charged for any shims that need replacing, & for coolant. Due to having to remove the radiator to access the front cylinder. Cheers. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

01-10-10, 04:20 PM	#5
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Valve adjustment - how much? Are there any telltale signs that valves need adjustment or is it a silent death trap to a broken engine? I ask becuase I should be getting mine checked (dont know if they were checked by last owner(s)) but I am skint and time to check it myself is against me...

01-10-10, 05:12 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Valve adjustment - how much? Should be done at 15000 mile intervals, but unless its trashed, then shouldn't need doing. Maybe the odd one. Won't lead to a broken engine, but just one that doesn't perform as well as it should. Won't idle well, and top end will be noisyer. You will need a set of feeler gauges, tools to take the cam covers & raidiator off, replacement cooling fluid for afterwards and a socket to turn the crank over to get the cams at TDC. Take spark plugs out too You will need a haynes (or similar) manual to show you how to do this, if you haven't do it before __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-10-10, 05:24 PM	#7
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Valve adjustment - how much? Ah ok, I'm only a little over at 23k or something. No problems that I know of but I'll sleep a little better til I can get them checked (either by a garage or when I have time)

01-10-10, 05:39 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Valve adjustment - how much? Think I was quoted £120 if they all needed adjusting. __________________

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