Gray Ghost
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Looking for anyone who has done a valve adjustment on a SE5.
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Have you personally done a valve adjustment on a SE5
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No adjustments but I've been through 2 checks with no adjustments needed. I have mine to do this winter. I used this link for the checks but he also goes into detail for the adjustments too. Just double check your actual numbers though.
http://home.comcast.net/~sl_mille/valves.html
http://home.comcast.net/~sl_mille/valves.html
Chupaca
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Not fun but not that hard...
Have not done the spyder but many similar systems. The video above is great but only for the checking of the valve clearance. The fun part is if you need to change any shims. These are under the buckets requiring the removal of the cams to access the shims. The reading you get from the clearance will have to be compared to the shim size to get a new shim (see the chart ) Make sure you have access to a full assortment of shims available or you will have things torn down till you can get them. Good project for the off season...:thumbup:
Have not done the spyder but many similar systems. The video above is great but only for the checking of the valve clearance. The fun part is if you need to change any shims. These are under the buckets requiring the removal of the cams to access the shims. The reading you get from the clearance will have to be compared to the shim size to get a new shim (see the chart ) Make sure you have access to a full assortment of shims available or you will have things torn down till you can get them. Good project for the off season...:thumbup:
wyliec
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As the valves on the spyder wear, the clearance becomes less. Are we saying the same thing?
Gray Ghost
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Thanks, but it is not an SE5. My question is particular to the SE5
Thanks, but doesn't answer my SE5 question.
Thanks, I have done several adjustments on bikes using shim over and shim under.
Thanks, I have done VRODs, but I have a particular question about the SE5.
Are you saying that you believe there is a difference in checking valve clearance between an Sm 5 and an Se5?
Freddy
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Here's a link to where I did mine earlier this year.
http://www.spyderryders.net.au/forum/index.php?topic=186.0
But it's SM5.
http://www.spyderryders.net.au/forum/index.php?topic=186.0
But it's SM5.
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Bob Denman
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:agree: The transmission type affects valve clearances about like having the windows open in your car will affect the tire pressures...
But no; I have not done an actual valve adjustment on a 990 or 991 engine...
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ARtraveler
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I have had the dealer perform the $800 valve check service twice. Once at 14,000 on the 2008 and once at 28,000 on the 2010.
Neither :ani29: required adjustments.
If you are performing your own service, I can see some benefit. If you have to pay to have it done--then I would recommend holding out to about 50,000 unless you notice different sounds coming from the engine, etc.
Happy to add that valve checks are no longer an issue with the 2014 and up 1330 triple. No valve checks required.
Neither :ani29: required adjustments.
If you are performing your own service, I can see some benefit. If you have to pay to have it done--then I would recommend holding out to about 50,000 unless you notice different sounds coming from the engine, etc.
Happy to add that valve checks are no longer an issue with the 2014 and up 1330 triple. No valve checks required.
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Bob Denman
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Nuttin'... missouriboy
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:hun: My dealer only charged $237.50. (2.5 hrs, at their shop rate of 95.)
Did I get shorted somewhere? :roflblack:
jtoro1
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That is a good deal if they really did it it takes more than 2.5 hours + valve gaskets check your bill.
Freddy
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Turning the crankshaft.
billybovine
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Ding ding ding ding ding. We have a winner.
I would assume that the HCM has to be unbolted and pulled back far enough to pull out the oil pump shaft. But I have never done it, so I don't know for sure.
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