03-16-2018, 08:37 AM
(03-16-2018, 08:27 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: To only check, most of the work is getting to the point of removing the valve covers.
Using a feeler gauge, checking with each valve closed, is not at all difficult.
It is easy to simply eyeball the cam position, to know that the gap is maximum, when measured.
If adjustment is needed, then it gets more tedious.
Checking valves on all my recent bikes found every single valve within tolerance.
The were properly run-in, quality oil used and not abused.
From what I have gleaned from this forum, checking at 8,000 seems earlier than likely needed.
Call it wishful thinking, but I’m anticipating everything to be in spec. This bike was broken in properly, always had Honda oil in it, and not ran TOO hard. I will admit that I have started playing around in the 4000-7000 rpm range more often, but I don’t believe I have ever redlined. All that being said, it would be good peace of mind to know for sure. And I’ve been hyper acute lately to the sound of the valves. It seems like they’re a bit noisier than before but I’m like 99% sure it’s just because I’m listening for it and being paranoid.
