09-19-2007, 12:31 PM | #1 |
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Stoopid mistake adjusting valves......
THE VALVE COVERS ARE NOT SYMMETRICAL! Make sure you put them back on the way they came off!
I was in a hurry when I did my first valve adjustment. I adjusted the valves and took her for a 15 mile ride to work. When I got there I noticed oil smoking off the exhaust and all over the engine and for that matter the rest of the bike. :oops: In my rush I assumed the valve covers were symmetrical and didn't pay attention to the orientation that I put them back on. I had put the intake valve cover on rotated 180 degrees. I got lucky that my bike did not catch fire or worse get enuff oil on the back tire to cause it to slip. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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09-19-2007, 12:51 PM | #2 |
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That sucks, man. Glad everything worked out. Thanks for the heads up.
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