Same here, just finished my valve clearance job-did it myself. I also got a
quote, mininum 8 hours. Sounds like a big number, but I think this shop new what
it would be like. She had about 43 000 km, so this was the first check after
1000 km service. Roughly half of the valves needed an adjustmend (not that big
though). Exhaust tends to go slightly tight, intake is fairly stable. So, it's
done, no problem, but can't say I was any quicker that their estimation...:-)
Also mine gasget had a tiny leakage. I was told (from 2 shops) that these type
of gasgets are pretty costly, and rarely replaced. Gasget glue would do. That's
what I did, and no probs.
In general, these kind of repairs are really time consuming, and not really much
to "earn" per hour...but...well...I still saved that 8 hours work in a shop. And
then again....this is a hobby - isn't it ?
It's real summer around the corner !
Jussi
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29.05.2002 08:03 Subject: Re: Dealer doldrums & valve
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GTS-1000
Did the valve clearance check myself this winter and it was relatively
simple, although they were all within spec, so I didn't have much work to
do. You need a fairly narrow set of feeler gauges though because with 5
valves on top of that little cylinder there isn't much room.
Replaced the valve cover gasket while I was in there due to a very small oil
sweat near one of the corners on the seal.
I've also had several bad experiences with bike mechanics, so I now do as
much as I possibly can myself. Heck, I even mounted and balanced my own
tires this year. Only the electronic stuff worries me now.
GWN
Daren
