Re: [ST] Valve adjustment tips?

["collett_mc" <collett_mc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't take credit for this tip, but when you get ready to take the valve
cover off, do everything you can to get the plastic wiring 'brackets' out of
the way.  That will make it easier to re-install the cover also.

For myself, I made sure I MADE myself take my time with it.  It was my first
time doing that type of work to a vehicle, so I triple checked all my
clearances to make sure I was doing it right.  As long as you don't rush,
it's not that bad.  I also recommend not dropping your shims next to the cam
chain.  I did, but thank God it didn't fall into the case (magnets are
great).

Mark Collett

Proverbs 3:5,6

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- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Welsh, Jay (GEAE)" <jay.welsh@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "'digest'" <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 9:52 AM
Subject: [ST] Valve adjustment tips?


> Hey,
>
> Can anyone provide the range for the exhaust valve clearance?
>
> I have read instructions from past emails (Tom E. and Tad G.) and find the
> intakes to be .010 - .015, but all I can find on the exhausts is that
17-18 is
> in the middle of the range.
>
> Does that mean that the range is .015 - .020?
>
> Also,  If there are any additional tips or experience details on removing
the
> tank or airbox.....I'll take 'em.  I have the tool and plan to put the
tank on a
> bench next to the bike when I get it off.
>
> I'll also synch the TBs and replace the plugs while I'm in there.
>
> Two bikes to do, for the first time, before Amaricade.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jay
>
>
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