Valve adjustments.
04-09-2009, 11:30 AM
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Valve adjustments.
I dont know if the previous owner did one, kinda doubt it. The bike is running like a beast and I dont really want to fix whats not broken. Should I get one done even if the bike is running great? Almost 20k miles on the bike.
If I do need to do one about how much would it cost? There are no plastics on the bike so everything should be easy to get to.
If I do need to do one about how much would it cost? There are no plastics on the bike so everything should be easy to get to.
04-09-2009, 06:29 PM
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Page 3-7 through 3-10 of the service manual.
that can be downloaded here:
http://www.superhawk996.net/Honda_VT...ice_Manual.pdf
or here:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/219618/VT...3_VTR1000F.pdf
that can be downloaded here:
http://www.superhawk996.net/Honda_VT...ice_Manual.pdf
or here:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/219618/VT...3_VTR1000F.pdf
04-09-2009, 09:08 PM
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Search other threads on valve adjustment. I outlined the step by step procedure on another thread a month or so ago, or check the manual. If you are good with a feeler gauge, you can do it. Checking is pretty simple, actual adjustment requires removal of the cams to swap shims.
04-10-2009, 03:24 AM
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Just checking the valves is not that big of a deal if you are somewhat mechanical. If you need to adjust them, that takes a little more. It is still not that bad compared to an I-4. Read through the how to threads, then if you have any questions just shoot some out.
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