Adjusting valves?

[John Boy]

I dont have the proper service manual yet, I hate the owners manuals, never enough info in there. Has anyone adjusted their valves yet? Somebody must have, from what I've found it sounds like a simple screw type adjustment. For the mechanicaly inclined is it very difficult? (I apologize as I know I could answer this myself with a manual, but curiosity has the better of me) Pretty straight forward or not? Can't stand the idea of paying somebody to do what I am capable of. Save the money and spend it on .....and.......for the bike.

 

[duk2n]

IMHO, the big issue is that you must remove the radiator to gain access to the camshaft

 

[dduelin]

Screw and locknut can't get any easier and with a little improvisation the radiator does not have to be removed.

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-...e-check-changes-service-manual-procedure.html

 

[2wheelcager]

The procedure on this bike is very easy, even with removing the radiator which gives you good access to everything. The radiator doesn't hold much antifreeze, so don't worry about wasting what's already in the bike. I've done many valve adjustments and hate shim under bucket valves, one of the reasons I didn't go with a 650 v-strom. This bike is not difficult, but you do need to buy a service manual. Any average person can do it.

 

[dog]

The procedure on this bike is very easy, even with removing the radiator which gives you good access to everything. The radiator doesn't hold much antifreeze, so don't worry about wasting what's already in the bike. I've done many valve adjustments and hate shim under bucket valves, one of the reasons I didn't go with a 650 v-strom. This bike is not difficult, but you do need to buy a service manual. Any average person can do it.

True, it's not hard to do, BUT if the OP has never adjusted valves before I think he might want to have a buddy there with some experience to get the concept down and the correct amount of drag on the feeler guage. Plus a "third" hand on the box end wrench is always nice to have. The service manual does break down the procedure rather well though.

 

[John Boy]

Thanks guys, I didn't think it would be very difficult. I have feeler gauges and all the tools and experience required. Just curious about this bike in particular. Thankyou for the replies.