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Old 19-09-07, 07:50 PM   #5
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Default Re: Valve clearances

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Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S View Post
How far 'in spec' were the others? I'd be inclined to replace them all whilst you are in there ... take them out to near max spec (largest gap) that way the job won't need doing again ... well lets face it, the bike is already what 8 years old?!?! so probably ever (in Melody's ownership)
whilst exhaust valve gaps do tend to close, inlets valves tend to open with wear, so setting them to the widest isn't wise.

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