07-14-2016, 04:38 AM
Ok first of all it's an inspection. It's only an adjustment if something is out of whack. This particular valve system is favored by all the Japanese companies because it is reliable and with it the valves rarely go out of adjustment. Rarely meaning...not usually. I think Randy B had some valves out of spec at his first service. I can't remeber anyone else having any out, including one member who checks his own and has over 50,000 miles with none out of spec. Maybe someone else had.I took mine into the dealer (as it was with my ST 1300) and asked about an inspection. They asked if there any unusual noises, if it was getting hard to start, if it was running rough, or if my gas mileage had changed. NO to all questions. The mechanic (which I trust) said in his opinion, I'd be wasting my money. I'm now at 22,000 miles and still none of the issues they asked about so my valve covers have never been off. At 54,000 miles I took my ST in and asked for an inspection. They had never been checked and it was driving me batty with concern. It cost me $138 to find out they were all still in spec lol. It's now at 73,000 and I may have them checked again at 100K.
Long story short, Honda recommends an inspection every 8000 miles, but if you are not having any issues, my advice would be to go on the trip, and have them inspected upon your return. If you don't have them inspected you are gambling. Question is, do you feel lucky? Lol
Btw my brother rides a Bonneville with same valve layout. Last time his were checked was at 32,000 miles and all still in spec.
Long story short, Honda recommends an inspection every 8000 miles, but if you are not having any issues, my advice would be to go on the trip, and have them inspected upon your return. If you don't have them inspected you are gambling. Question is, do you feel lucky? Lol
Btw my brother rides a Bonneville with same valve layout. Last time his were checked was at 32,000 miles and all still in spec.