Ruggybuggy
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Did not know about the ball on the end of the "tappet" to help reduce wear. Thanks for all the replies.
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I called two honda authorized shops for 8k miles service. First shop says I need a valve adjust. Second shop I called say I don't need it till 16k miles.
So I went with the second shop.
I changed my oil for the 600 mile service when the local shop wanted to charge me $300 for my first service and decided to wait to check on the valves until 8k as my bike is whisper quiet. Good idea, bad idea, or doesn't matter until noisy?
... if you don't do them at the first service, it will probably be okay.
IIRC the Honda Fit gives a check engine code to check valves based on manifold pressures.
I ask because I'm taking my 2012 in for it's 8,000 service next week, and I'm sure the valve check will be a hefty piece of the overall 8,000 mile service charge. The service manager mentioned when I set up the appointment that it's rare that they find a bike needing it's valves adjusted at the 8,000 mile service.
I agree with him OP. My two cents.