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So that video will need to wait till after next season.
Here in the People's Republic of Calif., there are only two seasons: HOT an Rainy.
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So that video will need to wait till after next season.
Here in the People's Republic of Calif., there are only two seasons: HOT an Rainy.
I checked the valves for the third time this evening after dinner. In no hurry at all it took less than two hours. In 7800 miles 1 exhaust valve had moved from .011" to .010" which is still in spec but I moved it back to .011". This job couldn't be easier to do for the average DIY owner.
I did the first around 7900 miles, the second at about 13500 miles (was getting ready for what I thought might be a 5000 mile trip), and this one at 21300 miles. No valve was out of spec and movement was limited to several moving .001" between checks. I think I'll stretch the interval to 12,000 miles next time but I have not left any one valve at minimum spec but instead moved minimum ones back to the middle of range.Dave, I did my valves for the first time at 8000 miles. Based on the minimal amount of adjustment needed, especially for the first check, I'm not planning to do the next check until 20K miles. How many miles are you at, and are you seeing such minimal changes needed that the interval could be safely expanded?
Thanks for posting your valve adjustment for us all to view. I'll have to pick up the manual and try this myself. I used to adjust my BMWr80rt boxer once/year. This does look even easier. One question- does the valve cover gasket need replacing after you're done? Thanks again and safe and happy riding!
The service manual says to replace it every time but I haven't and don't plan to as long as it remains pliable and doesn't weep.Thanks for posting your valve adjustment for us all to view. I'll have to pick up the manual and try this myself. I used to adjust my BMWr80rt boxer once/year. This does look even easier. One question- does the valve cover gasket need replacing after you're done? Thanks again and safe and happy riding!
Dave, Greg, et al; since the NC750X has now been determined to have an inspection/adjustment distance of 16,000 miles versus our 700's 8K, does anyone think the new engine with it's tweaking has allowed this, or is it possible the 700's are likely to have a real life similar expectation, and the 8K was very conservative?
Doubling the adjustment interval is quite the abrupt change in parameters with the method of actuation unchanged, and I can't really see what would account for such a radical update?
I also straight feelers. Is there enough room for them to work or do I need the curved ones?
Great write up! What manual do you use? Do you have a link?
Quick question... did you replace a the camshaft maintenance cap O ring (and the other two O rings)? I am having a hard time finding them on the OEM parts listing.
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