Member Contributer MadFrog Posted April 24, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2017 I had a coolant leak at the water pipe that runs in the vee from one side of the engine to the other. In order to fix it, I had to remove the carbs, so I cleaned them and installed some viton Litetek o-rings - you know, while I was in there. Also, while I was in there, I decided to check the valves, since I have never done so since I got the bike at 32k miles (it currently has 86k) - and to my knowledge, none of the previous owners ever checked them either. Specs: Intake valves 0.006in +/- 0.001in; Exhaust valves 0.010in, +/- 0.001in Intake valves: 0.006, 0.006, 0.005, 0.005, 0.005, 0.005, 0.005, 0.005 Exhaust valves: 0.009, 0.009, 0.009, 0.009, 0.009, 0.009, 0.009, 0.009 They are all in tolerance, although on the tight side of the range, except for cylinder #1 intake valves that are right on target. I checked them 3 times, just to make sure I wasn't mistaken. So yeah, I installed new valve cover gaskets and buttoned it up. I don't reckon I will check them ever again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 24, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah mine (1st check at 90k km's) were peachy too; only one was a bit wide. (red) NACA;s are the BEST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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