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25-10-06, 08:53 PM

I'm considering buying a new 06' SV650S but I have some questions regarding valve maintenance. My friend was telling me a bit about everything you would have to go through if you were replacing the shims yourself. So, my questions are: Do you have to remove the timing belt to remove the cam shafts or can the belt just be loosened and then re-adjusted once you finish, how long does it usually take to take the measurements and replace the shims, and how much does it usually run to have valve maintenance done at a shop if you don't want to do it yourself? Any help is appreciated!

25-10-06, 08:53 PM	#1
Maestro Guest Posts: n/a	Questions about Valve Maintenance I'm considering buying a new 06' SV650S but I have some questions regarding valve maintenance. My friend was telling me a bit about everything you would have to go through if you were replacing the shims yourself. So, my questions are: Do you have to remove the timing belt to remove the cam shafts or can the belt just be loosened and then re-adjusted once you finish, how long does it usually take to take the measurements and replace the shims, and how much does it usually run to have valve maintenance done at a shop if you don't want to do it yourself? Any help is appreciated!