Valve Adjustments - Part 1

Part 1 of 4 on adjusting your valves, removal and reinstall on valve cover, explanation of my two funnels, and some tips about working with allen head bolts.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• valve
• valves
• cover
• adjustment
• clearance
• remove
• removal
• install
• motorcycle
• 1991
• 91
• suzuki
• katana
• gsx750
• gsxf
• gsx750f
• 750
• engine
• dodgerider26

[EASTWOODO4]

you said this bike burned a gear 35 miles later and you were only doiong about 30 mph right?

that seems weird,do you think you might have dropped something into the motor?

i read somewhere that theres metal washers or somthing under each valve cover bolt that you have to be carful not to loose but you didnt mention it.

any advise would be nice.

[dodgerider26]

@EASTWOODO4 The trans failed from a worn shift engagement dog which finally snapped off. I never dropped anything into the engine. Also, the washers you mentioned are between the valve cover and bolt head... they are on the outside and I always counted them on removal and reinstall.

The shift dogs wear over time from poor shifting habits. In this case, it was due to the multiple prior owners and neglectful maintenance by them. Properly maintained a Katana will last a very long time.

[vallisss]

Hey m8 one question i checked my valves and one of them was so tight then i couldent get a 0,05 feel gauge in there..so should i say the Current Valve clearance on that valve is 0,03mm or just 0,00? 

[dodgerider26]

@vallisss On a threaded screw adjuster like you find on these motors it doesn't matter what clearance you find, just that you adjust it to being within spec when you're done.

If you are adjusting a shim/bucket valve setup then you need to know your starting clearance... in that case I would remove a small shim then re-measure and start from there. Then you will have a good starting measurement and know which way to adjust and how much.

[dodgerider26]

Hey, I'm so glad that my video was useful to ya. Katanas are really great bikes and pretty easy to maintain. Just make sure the height and weight isn't a problem and you should be fine.

[EASTWOODO4]

ok thanks man.i just bought a 1997 bandit 1200 with 25000 miles on it and and was thinking about doing a valve adjustment.

[Harrekiet]

@vallisss

or -0.10 even :) so you're valve is always open

[degrande707]

Or you could save your knuckles and just use a 6mm hex socket bit? Just a thought.

[Quarkbeidel]

Was hat denn der für ein mieses Werkzeug? Naja die Amis wissen ja nix über die Qualität deutscher Werkzeuge ala Gedore, Stahlwille etc..

[vallisss]

@dodgerider26 i got a shim/bucket set up ..i dont wanna buy a shim set ..just one shim ..

[seapeddler]

Why adjust your valves? I used to do the same thing. Just add this new Cerma ceramic treatment. Eliminate friction, and stop piddling with valve adjustments.

Isn't 350 000 psi. of protection good enough? And why change oil? Just install a bypass filter, or use a drill-driven pump to run a makeshift bypass filter. Amsoil oil can last for 300 000 mi. if you keep with the bypass regimen. Ceramic bearings last 30  yrs., right?