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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: the kid on June 13, 2006, 10:42:51 PM

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: the kid on June 13, 2006, 10:42:51 PM

how hard is it to adjust the valves on a b6 thanks

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: txbanditrydr on June 14, 2006, 11:10:56 AM

Easier than on a B12......   :stickpoke:

Title: valve
Post by: tacoman on June 14, 2006, 01:40:37 PM

I did mine without any real pains.  Make sure you have a good feeler gauge.  Just be careful when removing the valve cover that you keep track of all the seals, orings, etc.  Most owners manuals like Haynes have good, illustrated instructions.

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: 99er on June 16, 2006, 05:32:13 PM

It only takes a pair of needle nose pliers and a 10mm box wrench, as I recall. The problem is they tighten a bit when you snug the nut. I use Vise Grip needle nose pliers to adjust and they stay put when you tighten the nuts since the tops are square. Make sure you check teh lash after you tighten!
Marc/Atlanta

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: the kid on June 26, 2006, 05:58:33 PM

i keep putting off adjusting the valves on my b6 and know its at the point were it cant wait anymore.  im pretty good at working on cars but never meassed with bikes i guess what i am wondering is what kinds of trouble can i cause. thanks

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: 99er on June 27, 2006, 10:06:18 AM

If you know how to use a feeler gauge and like to check your work, you are likely to do fine. Too loose means more torque, less top end and more noise/wear. Too tight and you can burn your valves.

Align the cams with the timing mark as per the procedure and make the adjustments to the proper valves. Check each valve after the thightening is complete. Do not overtighten the nut. Do it a total of 16 times on two crank rotations (8 on each) and you're done!
Marc/Atlanta

Title: valve adjustment
Post by: txbanditrydr on June 27, 2006, 10:14:24 AM

Not sure about the B6 but do be mindful of the dowel pins that align the valve cover.... don't want to let those things roll down into the engine.  :stop:

Get a torque wrench for re-assembly too.  The cap bolts are easy to strip out - another thing that will ruin your day.

Take your time and you'll be good to go.   :motorsmile: