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2013 RT Valve Adjust


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I just checked the valve clearance on my cam head at 12,000 miles. All 8 were at the maximum loose settings.

As long as I'm in there I might as well order up one size and hopefully the settings will be

right in the mid range.

I read some where that there were numbers on the shims but I couldn't find any. I used my didgital

mike to get sizes. After this I should be set for many miles. Of course I will also check carb balance.

 

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I just checked the valve clearance on my cam head at 12,000 miles. All 8 were at the maximum loose settings.

As long as I'm in there I might as well order up one size and hopefully the settings will be

right in the mid range.

I read some where that there were numbers on the shims but I couldn't find any. I used my didgital

mike to get sizes. After this I should be set for many miles. Of course I will also check carb balance.

 

Afternoon mrzoom

 

Personally I make up a little chart showing all valve positions including their current SEMI-SPHERE & the Required SEMI-SPHERE to set to where I want them. Then by viewing the chart, in most cases, the SEMI-SPHERE's can be swapped around between positions so only a couple need to be purchased. (those little devils are expensive to buy if not actually needed).

 

I also usually run the exhaust valves at or near max lash as I ride fast under load so that assures they stay at a safe lash no matter what (on the hexhead bikes BMW even had a wider exhaust lash spec for the police bike exhaust valves for this very reason).

 

 

 

 

 

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If they in limits (even at max) I'd just leave them. Loose is better than tight so if it were mine I'd just leave it.

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I'm going to revisit the settings with a real metric feeler gauge set. Some how I've misplaced mine.

All the exhaust are over spec now or seem to be by 2 thousands.

Both the intakes that are off have the same size SPHERE so swapping isn't an option this time.

I did make a chart of all present sizes.

This is fun.

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Morning mrzoom]

 

I'm going to revisit the settings with a real metric feeler gauge set. Some how I've misplaced mine.--Probably not a bad idea.

 

All the exhaust are over spec now or seem to be by 2 thousands.--Was the engine overnight cold when you checked them???

 

Both the intakes that are off have the same size SPHERE so swapping isn't an option this time.-- Too bad.

 

I did make a chart of all present sizes.--I find that a chart helps now & as well as a comparison tool in the future.

 

 

 

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Job done.. changed 2. After getting a bigger glass I found the size markings. :grin:

Hard to see with these old eyes.

TB adjusted and buttoned back up.

Ready for the UN. :clap:

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terryofperry
Job done.. changed 2. After getting a bigger glass I found the size markings. :grin:

Hard to see with these old eyes.

TB adjusted and buttoned back up.

Ready for the UN. :clap:

 

:thumbsup: Good Work

 

Terry

 

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