Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Valve Check On 2013
#22
I'll likely be checking on mine sometime this year. I personally am not too worried about causing problems just by checking things out. If I do something wrong, well it's on me of course — live and learn, such is life. It's no wonder that our society has ended up with such a disposable mentality when it comes to countless products these days.

This is the one job that [url=https://www.cycletunepdx.com/who-we-are/]my mechanic buddy Chris expressed an interest in he and I performing together at his shop if I were up for it. My guess is that he'd really like to have a look inside of the engine. I'd love the opportunity to wrench with him and would be willing to pay to do so, but I also wouldn't have a problem with doing this on my own. I'll make that decision when the time comes. The main drawback (from a financial perspective) with going this route is that there's a good chance I'll end up having a Power Commander installed at that time as well $$$...

dbarkdoll, I agree with the others that it's likely the fuel injectors that you're hearing. But just for peace of mind, were it actually to prove that it was your valves making such noises, you might take some comfort in knowing that the quieter (looser) valves become (as opposed to becoming noisier), the more likely it is that something is going wrong. Quieter = tighter valves, tighter valves = more potential for damage. I'm not sure how old you are, but I would cherish the thought of working together on a motorcycle (any motorcycle) with my father were he still around. If your father has amassed a large number of tools, then it's highly likely that he truly enjoys tasks such as this (ask me how I know, lol). Good luck!

Great information Max! Much appreciated and respected.
Reply


Messages In This Thread
Valve Check On 2013 - by BackroadsRider_imp - 03-04-2018, 01:28 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by itstuantran_imp - 03-04-2018, 01:53 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by BackroadsRider_imp - 03-04-2018, 02:05 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Flynrider_imp - 03-04-2018, 02:08 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by BackroadsRider_imp - 03-04-2018, 11:44 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by kennyw - 03-07-2018, 01:41 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by max - 03-15-2018, 06:38 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by use2b_imp - 03-15-2018, 08:03 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by max - 03-15-2018, 08:30 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Lord Popgun - 03-15-2018, 09:09 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by peterbaron - 03-15-2018, 11:51 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by dbarkdoll_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:21 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by SportsterDoc_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:27 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by dbarkdoll_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:37 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by SportsterDoc_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:41 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by dbarkdoll_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:43 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by SportsterDoc_imp - 03-16-2018, 08:46 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by PowerDubs_imp - 03-16-2018, 11:46 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Houtman_imp - 03-17-2018, 12:15 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Dave_imp - 03-17-2018, 12:37 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by SportsterDoc_imp - 03-17-2018, 02:15 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Guth_imp - 03-17-2018, 03:06 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by max - 03-17-2018, 04:16 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by SportsterDoc_imp - 03-17-2018, 04:35 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Guth_imp - 03-17-2018, 05:04 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by the Ferret - 03-17-2018, 06:16 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Django - 03-17-2018, 06:39 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by the Ferret - 03-17-2018, 06:42 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Lord Popgun - 03-17-2018, 07:25 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Guth_imp - 03-17-2018, 11:09 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by the Ferret - 03-17-2018, 11:45 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by dbarkdoll_imp - 03-18-2018, 03:21 AM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by max - 05-28-2018, 08:18 PM
RE: Valve Check On 2013 - by Dave_imp - 06-01-2018, 09:50 AM

Possibly Related Threads…
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Valve Adjustment Shims dave 13 709 07-28-2026, 12:49 PM
Last Post: MagnaRider
  Valve Adjustment and Camshaft Removal dave 5 636 03-21-2026, 04:49 PM
Last Post: Cormanus
Photo First Check Engine Light Ever on a Bike doug1976 2 235 01-14-2026, 06:47 PM
Last Post: Cormanus
  Valve Adjustment dave 6 869 08-29-2025, 10:46 AM
Last Post: dave
  Valve Cover Baffle lining ? bflint 6 951 07-26-2025, 11:27 AM
Last Post: bflint
  Check your clips! Gone in 60 3 635 07-01-2025, 11:27 AM
Last Post: Gone in 60
  Valve Adjustment Intervals CBRider_imp 32 3,028 04-21-2025, 02:24 PM
Last Post: Jurlie_imp
  Basic Maintenance: Daily Check rdprdp01 17 1,421 03-01-2025, 02:52 AM
Last Post: Gone in 60
  Time to check the air cleaner! The A-man 6 686 08-22-2024, 09:39 AM
Last Post: the Ferret
  Valve Adjustment Tolerances - How Far Do You Go? dave 14 1,555 10-18-2023, 09:28 PM
Last Post: The Gecko_imp

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)