valves

fastyme · 03-06-2012, 07:23 AM

Well finally got my bike out winter storage and got it up and running. Fogged motor cleared out in less than 15 seconds and was running smooth as new. Having hit 2000 miles before I stored it and never adjusting valves at 600 miles like suggested in service manual, it just ran to smooth so I did'nt.
After hitting that 2000 miles I started to really think I better do to be safe. After collecting all the info from this site and getting the right wrenches i was off. It went really well except for my 1/2 wide feeler gauges. They made it tuffer than it really needed to be. Next time I well have that narrower set of gauges.
Only set back I had was I missed that part about being brought to the compression stroke. So after bringing to dead center an adjusting the exhaust side and rotating what i thought was twice and turn out to be three times . I found to much play in the valves and I knew something was wrong because i had them perfectly adjusted.
I stopped reread all I could and figured out the I did'nt adjust it on the compression stoke so I redid it an rechecked an rechecked agian and it was purfect. Runs perfect

JWR · 03-06-2012, 07:34 AM

Usually the valves will always be tight, if they have worn.

It is always nice to be able to do your own work...

Enjoy the new season.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-06-2012, 02:00 PM

Well done.

Is that a Harbor Freight lift ?? I have the same one that is sold in Canada at Candaian Tire. Lifts the M-50 very nicely.

cayuse · 03-06-2012, 03:46 PM

Don't feel too bad, i did the exact same thing.
You get really good with the feeler gauges after all that practice!

fastyme · 03-07-2012, 08:39 PM

Replying to the jack. I got it last weekend at a store called Menards on sale for 69 bucks plus tax in Wisconsin. Seems to be pretty nice. Its a Big Red by Torin.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-07-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fastyme

Replying to the jack. I got it last weekend at a store called Menards on sale for 69 bucks plus tax in Wisconsin. Seems to be pretty nice. Its a Big Red by Torin.

Good for you. They are regular $120 and $60 on sale at Canadain Tire.

bpdchief · 03-07-2012, 10:11 PM

why no center stands on bikes anymore? OK OK totally off topic sue me

Water Warrior 2 · 03-07-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bpdchief

why no center stands on bikes anymore? OK OK totally off topic sue me

My friend has a Gold Wing with a center stand. Neither one of us can get it up there.
Smaller bikes are very price concious. Even my Vstrom had one as optional only. It was worth it for servicing and tire changing.

blaine · 03-07-2012, 10:40 PM

My 454 had a center stand on it when I bought it.I couldn't wait to get home and tear it off.I couldn't stand the look of it sticking out the side of the bike.Also it wouldn't work with modified mufflers,as it uses the original muffler as a stop.
Did I mention,I can't leave anything stock alone. :tongue:

:2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 03-08-2012, 01:56 AM

I neve take anything off of a bike. I just keep adding stuff to make it harder to pick up after a drop.

03-06-2012, 07:23 AM	#1
fastyme Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: wisconsin Posts: 9	valves Well finally got my bike out winter storage and got it up and running. Fogged motor cleared out in less than 15 seconds and was running smooth as new. Having hit 2000 miles before I stored it and never adjusting valves at 600 miles like suggested in service manual, it just ran to smooth so I did'nt. After hitting that 2000 miles I started to really think I better do to be safe. After collecting all the info from this site and getting the right wrenches i was off. It went really well except for my 1/2 wide feeler gauges. They made it tuffer than it really needed to be. Next time I well have that narrower set of gauges. Only set back I had was I missed that part about being brought to the compression stroke. So after bringing to dead center an adjusting the exhaust side and rotating what i thought was twice and turn out to be three times . I found to much play in the valves and I knew something was wrong because i had them perfectly adjusted. I stopped reread all I could and figured out the I did'nt adjust it on the compression stoke so I redid it an rechecked an rechecked agian and it was purfect. Runs perfect Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2012, 07:34 AM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: valves Usually the valves will always be tight, if they have worn. It is always nice to be able to do your own work... Enjoy the new season. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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03-06-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: valves Well done. Is that a Harbor Freight lift ?? I have the same one that is sold in Canada at Candaian Tire. Lifts the M-50 very nicely. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2012, 03:46 PM	#4
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: valves Don't feel too bad, i did the exact same thing. You get really good with the feeler gauges after all that practice! __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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03-07-2012, 08:39 PM	#5
fastyme Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: wisconsin Posts: 9	Re: valves Replying to the jack. I got it last weekend at a store called Menards on sale for 69 bucks plus tax in Wisconsin. Seems to be pretty nice. Its a Big Red by Torin. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	Re: valves why no center stands on bikes anymore? OK OK totally off topic sue me __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations !
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03-07-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: valves My 454 had a center stand on it when I bought it.I couldn't wait to get home and tear it off.I couldn't stand the look of it sticking out the side of the bike.Also it wouldn't work with modified mufflers,as it uses the original muffler as a stop. Did I mention,I can't leave anything stock alone. :tongue: :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-08-2012, 01:56 AM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: valves I neve take anything off of a bike. I just keep adding stuff to make it harder to pick up after a drop.
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