Valve clearance check, any tips?

Hi all, I propose to conduct a valve clearance inspection in the near future, it will be the first time they have been due on my naked curvy, I am familiar with the procedure, but wondered if anyone has any tips or advice on the subject...

I notice the valve cover gaskets seem to be rubber, and wondered if they are Ok to re-use or should I replace them both with new ones?

Cheers guys

John

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=128141

that might be of use. Otherwise i'll wait for someone more technically minded to come along.

[dizzyblonde]

rubber seals can be re-used. errr Im Indoors says take the rear wheel out, makes it easier to put in cam chain tensioner on rear cylinder.

[rictus01]

and do one cyclinder at a time, then you have the other as a reference should you need it.

Cheers Mark.

Thanks for the advice everyone, might have a look over easter...

Cheers

John

as others have said the gaskets can be reused if your careful. ( I would be careful as well as i don't think they are particularly cheap!!) i did this procedure about a year ago and probably my only advice is take your time and don't rush it.
I am not a mechanic or even an experienced DIY'er (apart from reg oil changes etc) but I managed to change a shim.
With any luck you won't need to change any!!

Originally Posted by mattb200

as others have said the gaskets can be reused if your careful. ( I would be careful as well as i don't think they are particularly cheap!!) i did this procedure about a year ago and probably my only advice is take your time and don't rush it.
I am not a mechanic or even an experienced DIY'er (apart from reg oil changes etc) but I managed to change a shim.
With any luck you won't need to change any!!

Thanks Matt, I'll take my time, I don't expect to have to carry out any shimming, as it's only a routine maintenance inspection, BUT.......

Cheers matey

If you're working from a Clymer manual, their little diagram that shows the directions the cam lobes should point at front and rear tdc is wrong.

If this is the case let me know and I'll get the manual and explain it fully.

Originally Posted by sam hagger

If you're working from a Clymer manual, their little diagram that shows the directions the cam lobes should point at front and rear tdc is wrong.

If this is the case let me know and I'll get the manual and explain it fully.

Thanks for the kind offer, that could have ended up a right howler...
fortunately I'm going off a Haynes manual, but I'll pay close attention as I go!!!!

Cheers

John

Think you may find the following link very useful www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_valves/