valve adjustment

[bluestratos]

For those that have done their own, what parts if any are required when doing the valve adjustment? Gaskets? Other?Thanks

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

haven't done it yet only have 13,500 miles and they are fine. Valve cover gasket can be re-used if not damaged. Apply some sealer when re-installing. Now here is the thing...most shim under bucket systems have shims in which you don't know the size. There should be a chart to indicate what shim to use according to the measurement you get. So you have to measure the gap on each valve and write it down. Then you have to remove the cams and buckets. See the shim that is there, check the chart, and replace as needed. Now the problem is will the dealer have stock shims or will he have to order them. Shop should have them but may not trade with you. So at this point your spyder is all over the place till you can get the shims. Well this is far enough. Make sure you have the parts you need unless you live north east where your weather gives you time...good luck..!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: This sounds more and more like a job best left to the guy with the shims on his shelf... :shocked:
And another reason to buy the 1330 triple-equipped RT! :thumbup:

 

[rcturner]

Here are the results of my query about the need for valve adjustments. This would be typical of almost everything using the shim under bucket system.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?58252-Valve-Check

 

[bluestratos]

Well based on the evidence I can wait, I only have 22,000. Sooooooooo now what will I do this winter to keep busy? lol... I plan to replace the grease fittings, replace the rear wheel bearings, change the wiring to the trailer to include back up lights and a positive wire and install some farkels. As far as letting someone else work on my bike, I would have to wait just as long for them to order the shims and, I enjoy doing my own service work.

 

[Chupaca]

Don't know..!!

but when working with other models you could order a box of assorted shim from the dealer. This would be the way to go but back then you did the valves pretty regularly.
You do have a growing list anyway. Maybe a spyder treadmill with a projection screen and a fan for those needed fixes...!! :roflblack:

 

[jerpinoy]

I don't know how many miles you have on it but I'll bet it's still in Spec.

You mean hold off and proceed to the virtue of " If ain't broke don't fix it":yes:

 

[jerpinoy]

Well based on the evidence I can wait, I only have 22,000. Sooooooooo now what will I do this winter to keep busy? lol... I plan to replace the grease fittings, replace the rear wheel bearings, change the wiring to the trailer to include back up lights and a positive wire and install some farkels. As far as letting someone else work on my bike, I would have to wait just as long for them to order the shims and, I enjoy doing my own service work.

Can I watch and learn from you?

 

[Dan McNally]

:shocked: This sounds more and more like a job best left to the guy with the shims on his shelf... :shocked:
And another reason to buy the 1330 triple-equipped RT! :thumbup:

You are really looking forward to that 2014, aren't you? :clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes; yes I am! :2thumbs:

 

[DrewNJ]

Take a peek at this link: http://home.comcast.net/~sl_mille/valves.html
Same motor and similar procedure.

 

[DrewNJ]

Oh, and the shims are cheap and as readily available as it gets through many dealers (not just BRP dealers). :thumbup:

Just take your time and do it over the winter. It's a pretty easy job.

 

[bluestratos]

Thanks for the info, but I am guessing it will be a few more miles before I have any concerns.

 

[Spyder4Tess]

Then you have to remove the cams and buckets.

The cams have to be removed?Wow thats a lot of work!

 

[DrewNJ]

The cams have to be removed?Wow thats a lot of work!

It's really not bad, not at all.


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