so i have posted in several threads about me not having the valve inspection done. Got bike in Oct 2011. Oil change ~700km. then every ~4000km.
chain lube every ~500km. Rode bike hard all year with most riding done btwn May 2012 and Sept 2012. In that approx 6months riding i put on almost 13000km (odo at just under 15000km now)
So to be ready for this season i dropped off bike at shop at 11am yesterday. (more on shop later)
stopped in at 11am today to see if i could watch them work but they were putting the bike together when i walked in.
so i asked about the valves expecting them to be way off. Was surprised to hear that adjustment not needed. Everything in spec. in fact a bit on the loose side. Will post the actual numbers later. i asked him to write them down on the bill.
so did i get a rare bike that has not yet needed adjustment? valves good. chain good. tires still good after 15000km. Not regretting getting it done. peace of mind for this year. now i can continue to flog the pee out of the bike for another year
(Dare i add... Its a HONDA! of course its perfection )
about this shop. they do excellent work on every kind of bike. They close to home (15min walk) and if you mechanically inclined you can even rent out a bay for $25/h and use all their tools/equipment/manuals/expert advice/internet. If they do the work they charge $80/h.
dont want to give free advert so removed name but shop blerb
" xxxx is a full repair shop, for nearly all makes and models of motorcycles, old or new. Whether you need a tune up, a new tire, an engine rebuild or if it’s your own project bike…we can help. xxxx is one of the first in the industry to allow you, the rider, to come in and ‘rent a bay’ and repair your own bike, or learn how. We provide the space, tools and resources…so come on down and do it yourself !
We also offer memberships for added value, which includes bike pick up, discounts on labour rates, parts and storage, and access to the DIY facilities. Be a part of the community! "
so just got home with the bike. here are the actual clearance numbers.
Honda says intake should be .13 to .19 mine is .178 (both)
exhaust should be .24 to .30 mine is .279 (both)
chain lube every ~500km. Rode bike hard all year with most riding done btwn May 2012 and Sept 2012. In that approx 6months riding i put on almost 13000km (odo at just under 15000km now)
So to be ready for this season i dropped off bike at shop at 11am yesterday. (more on shop later)
stopped in at 11am today to see if i could watch them work but they were putting the bike together when i walked in.
so i asked about the valves expecting them to be way off. Was surprised to hear that adjustment not needed. Everything in spec. in fact a bit on the loose side. Will post the actual numbers later. i asked him to write them down on the bill.
so did i get a rare bike that has not yet needed adjustment? valves good. chain good. tires still good after 15000km. Not regretting getting it done. peace of mind for this year. now i can continue to flog the pee out of the bike for another year
(Dare i add... Its a HONDA! of course its perfection )about this shop. they do excellent work on every kind of bike. They close to home (15min walk) and if you mechanically inclined you can even rent out a bay for $25/h and use all their tools/equipment/manuals/expert advice/internet. If they do the work they charge $80/h.
dont want to give free advert so removed name but shop blerb
" xxxx is a full repair shop, for nearly all makes and models of motorcycles, old or new. Whether you need a tune up, a new tire, an engine rebuild or if it’s your own project bike…we can help. xxxx is one of the first in the industry to allow you, the rider, to come in and ‘rent a bay’ and repair your own bike, or learn how. We provide the space, tools and resources…so come on down and do it yourself !
We also offer memberships for added value, which includes bike pick up, discounts on labour rates, parts and storage, and access to the DIY facilities. Be a part of the community! "
so just got home with the bike. here are the actual clearance numbers.
Honda says intake should be .13 to .19 mine is .178 (both)
exhaust should be .24 to .30 mine is .279 (both)
