Valve shim at 42K

[smokster]

"Keep them in the garage or ride slow for a few miles"

wait a minute...
am I wrong, or are all the high mileage Spyder owners East of the Mississippi?


btw; 51.4k as of today.

Thats because you guys have to ride 2 and 3 states just to get to work. We all work from our houses til noon then go surfing. Can't ride the spyder with a surf board...or at least not yet. hyea:

 

[smokster]

Adjustment needed for the front/right exhaust valve. All others in within the specs. :sour:

Were there signs that it needed to go in, or did you just take it in?

 

[docdoru]

Were there signs that it needed to go in, or did you just take it in?

Check valve clearance for every 12K.

 

[wolfshead1]

Has any body heard of other shim's needed at less than 42k?Loose like never happens correct?When tight that is when things go bump in the night?

 

[NancysToy]

Has any body heard of other shim's needed at less than 42k?Loose like never happens correct?When tight that is when things go bump in the night?

Tight valves cause you to lose compression, and you could eventually burn a valve. Really, really tight valves can damage a camshaft or the cam followers/ rockers (or kiss a piston or make the valves bang together under extraordinary circumstances).
-Scotty

 

[bjt]

Thats because you guys have to ride 2 and 3 states just to get to work. We all work from our houses til noon then go surfing. Can't ride the spyder with a surf board...or at least not yet. hyea:

You forgot to add your catchphrase at the end, "No worries". :thumbup: Take care while surfing bro. :doorag:

 

[docdoru]

Have of a complete set of 26 sizes 15 shims/size, 10 mm diameter from 1.90 to 2.525, made in Germany. Waiting with the bike in the shop more than a week for the proper shim to be shipped from BRP is history!

 

[NancysToy]

Have of a complete set of 26 sizes 15 shims/size, 10 mm diameter from 1.90 to 2.525, made in Germany. Waiting with the bike in the shop more than a week for the proper shim to be shipped from BRP is history!

:thumbup:

 

[ataDude]

Have of a complete set of 26 sizes 15 shims/size, 10 mm diameter from 1.90 to 2.525, made in Germany. Waiting with the bike in the shop more than a week for the proper shim to be shipped from BRP is history!

Well, now I know who to call when I need one... or two... or ten.

.

 

[Lamonster]

 

[docdoru]

Back on the road...

1. Recall (software update): takes 10 minutes if the B.U.D.S is updated with the new file.
2. All 4 exhaust valves shimmed (2.225 to 4.625)
3. New BRP seat
4. Replace fuse for Talon Alarm
5. New back tire (12k, 27k and 42k)
6. Replace GPS.

 

[NancysToy]

1. Recall (software update): takes 10 minutes if the B.U.D.S is updated with the new file.
2. All 4 exhaust valves shimmed (2.225 to 4.625)
3. New BRP seat
4. Replace fuse for Talon Alarm
5. New back tire (12k, 27k and 42k)
6. Replace GPS.

Glad to hear you're back in business! :thumbup:
-Scotty

 

[smokster]

You forgot to add your catchphrase at the end, "No worries". :thumbup: Take care while surfing bro. :doorag:

I actually dont surf dude ...no worries

 

[babyanlee]

Doc, Glad you & your:spyder: is back on the road. Hope to see ya soon. Wiregrass this Sat.:yes::yes::yes:

 

[chascarpenter1]

Has anybody attempted to check their valves or replace shims on their own?