Roblatt
High Miler
Hi all.
I have a 2006 B11 2 valve. I've had it since new.
The last time the valves were done were by the dealer that sold me this bike (embarasingly, this was a long time ago).
I thought I'd check and adjust the clearances while doing some other maintenance. This is not rocket science and I've done it on other push rod motors, but, when I got to TDC at the compression stroke, I find there are no clearance on any valve, in or out and on both pots.
I know you're supposed to pull and push the valves to get a little click before adjusting but mine are all too tight to move anything. I can use a lever to pry the valve away from the rocker but that's it. My guess is it will take several turns of the adjuster to free it all up.
My concerns are :
can the adjustment be so far out with neglect alone?
am I missing something or have I overlooked anything?
if I loosen it all up so there is plenty of free play and start again, I can't stuff anything up, can I?
The bike runs great and doesn't miss a beat.
thanks
Robert
I have a 2006 B11 2 valve. I've had it since new.
The last time the valves were done were by the dealer that sold me this bike (embarasingly, this was a long time ago).
I thought I'd check and adjust the clearances while doing some other maintenance. This is not rocket science and I've done it on other push rod motors, but, when I got to TDC at the compression stroke, I find there are no clearance on any valve, in or out and on both pots.
I know you're supposed to pull and push the valves to get a little click before adjusting but mine are all too tight to move anything. I can use a lever to pry the valve away from the rocker but that's it. My guess is it will take several turns of the adjuster to free it all up.
My concerns are :
can the adjustment be so far out with neglect alone?
am I missing something or have I overlooked anything?
if I loosen it all up so there is plenty of free play and start again, I can't stuff anything up, can I?
The bike runs great and doesn't miss a beat.
thanks
Robert