Who's afraid of a valve clearance check! - SV650.org

Jayneflakes · 26-12-11, 08:25 PM

Not me.

Carol and I stripped Sylvie down today and checked the valve clearance and were delighted to find that every one was within tolerance. Mileage so far is just under 18K and she runs as sweet today, as the day she was made.

Next job is to refill the cooling system, we would have done it this evening but it got late so we retired for dinner.

26-12-11, 08:30 PM

Nicely done

I did the valve clearance check on my GSXR myself earlier this year. Scary while I was doing it but actually not so tough actually!

CodeJACK · 26-12-11, 09:27 PM

Well done but where is the tutorial?

Jayneflakes · 26-12-11, 09:43 PM

It is really very simple.

1, Removed fuel tank.
2, Take off top cover.
3, Ask wife to check clearances while watching what she she does.

Geodude · 26-12-11, 10:13 PM

Nice one Rev, when you doing mine

Geodude · 26-12-11, 10:16 PM

And hows Carol to work her magic if your stood watching with your top cover off

Jayneflakes · 26-12-11, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geodude

And hows Carol to work her magic if your stood watching with your top cover off

Once she had shown me how to access the rear cylinder, I had a go with the front and found it really quit simple. I did have to remove the radiator, which you can see I have done on the pic. Getting the tool in place was tricky, but the feeler gauge slid in as it should.

What this means is that if I can can undertake a valve clearance check, any one can, it is nothing to be afraid of and is actually quite simple, especially if you have a loving wife ready to help if you get stuck. By the way Geo, if you want your bike doing, you need to get to Weston and speak nicely to the wife. She is a good sort.

TSM · 27-12-11, 05:54 PM

check check and check again before starting

muzikill · 27-12-11, 10:09 PM

S'fair enough checking but another thing having to replace the shims!.

Well done though

26-12-11, 08:30 PM	#2
ravingdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who's afraid of a valve clearance check! Nicely done I did the valve clearance check on my GSXR myself earlier this year. Scary while I was doing it but actually not so tough actually!

26-12-11, 09:27 PM	#3
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26-12-11, 10:13 PM	#5
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26-12-11, 10:16 PM	#6
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Who's afraid of a valve clearance check! And hows Carol to work her magic if your stood watching with your top cover off __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

27-12-11, 05:54 PM	#8
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27-12-11, 10:09 PM	#9
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