Re: [ST] New Buell - ST valves (was We're back)

[Dave Bardell <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rupe,
Mine were supposedly adjusted by a Harley/Triumph shop (that was 
shedding the Triumph dealership) at 12K, and by an excellent local  
mechanic at 25K.  He said he had to adjust all but 3 of them and gave me 
the shim measurements he added. 
I'm just a little ovedue for the 36K, but it goes in next week to our 
Triumph dealership.  We will see what they look like at 41K.

But I use little to no oil between 6K changes using Amsoil oil and filters.

Dave

Rupert Galea wrote:

> On 8/20/05, Dave Bardell <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  
>
> > Joel,
> >
> > Two things I really love about the new Buell Adv. Tourer, other than it
> > looks neat.
> >
> > 1.  Hydraulic valves  --  no costs for valve adj every 12K miles.
> > 2.  A belt drive good for the life of the bike.  No chain/sprocket lubes
> > and replacements.
> >
> > Call me cheap, but I would give up a few thousand rpm off the redline to
> > eliminate the costly valve adjustments.
> >    
>
> I like the engineering choices Buell makes. I wish they were not stuck
> with that engine. I few years back I rented a Buell for a weekend. It
> was a total blast on the open road but the engine vibes at low revs
> meant it was less than ideal at low speeds.
>
>  
>
> > Dave Bardell
> > 01 ST w/ 41,000 miles
> >    
>
> I just took my bikes in yesterday to have a valve check done at 40K.
> Once again the valves were within spec. This engine has 40K on it and
> has never needed to have the valves adjusted. Is that normal?
>
> Now if it would just stop burning oil.
> Rupert
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