Author Topic: Checking the valve clearances... (Read 6846 times)

Red01 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2007, 04:12:24 PM »

I don't know about the B4, but on the 600/1200, they won't be EXACT, but pretty darn close. If they aren't, your cam timing is off either intentionally (slotted or different than OEM cam sprockets), or not (slack chain, jumped a tooth).

GooseMan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2007, 04:53:15 PM »

theyre pretty close.....I guess. How can I tell if my timing is off for sure? The engine seems to run perfectly fine....

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2007, 05:38:03 PM »

then its fine

GooseMan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2007, 06:59:25 PM »

OK! Shes all back together! Checked and re-checked the valve clearances before putting back the valve cover. Also flushed the old coolant (since I took the rad off anyway)....is coolant supposed to be black?!

Put the tank back on (one thing I noticed when I took the tank off the first time...theres an outlet for a hose for water in the tank...mine doesnt seem to have a hose!)....pushed the starter....she started up right away!

hhehee

So far...didnt see any leaks, or hear strange noises. I think I can hear the valves ticking slightly...and I understand that is a good thing. It's probably all in my head.

I'll take it for a little test ride later tonite...hopefully it doesnt blow up on me!!!

Anyway, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING GANG!

I really appreciate it. I know I ask a lot of dumb questions..but hey, its my first bike!

andrewsw · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:53:06 PM »

way to go. Its not really a difficult or complicated job, just a little intimidating the first time.

And no, coolant should not be black =-o

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duane · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2007, 12:43:24 AM »

Yep,
Intimidating the first time, but now you are pro

One of my other rides is a Ninja250, just a twin, but valve adjusts are a good degree more dificult.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2007, 09:28:57 PM »

Yeah - I remember mine not lining up 100% too.

BTW - be really careful retightening the valve cover bolts. Make sure the bolts and holes are clean and as oil free as possible and use a torque wrench. You can easily burn up the money saved doing it yourself in machinist bills getting heli-coils installed in the caps.... or so I've heard. I have no idea how someone could gorrilla those bolts and strip the caps. None!