12-08-2013, 10:15 AM
Well, it's time for my 8,000 mile service. I am definitely following the factory service schedule, so it's time get all up in my valve train.
So, how to get the job done?
I don't really like the idea of taking a chance that I'll get a service tech who cares about my bike as much as I do. There's no shortage of service dept horror stories.
But otoh I've never checked/adjusted valves on an inline 4 bike, or, for that matter, a bucket and shim arrangement. (My '83 650 Nighthawk had hydraulic valve adjustment and shaft drive - just change the oil and ride!)
Has anyone done the valve inspection themselves? How hard is it? If a valve needs adjustment, how hard is that?
Also, if anyone knows a Honda tech in the SF Bay Area that is meticulous and honest, please, hook a brotha up. (I really liked my purchase experience at Hollister Honda, but I don't know how their service dept. is).
Thanks!
Edit: This is pretty close to mike deligatta's thread, so let's disregard mine and focus on his. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1725
So, how to get the job done?
I don't really like the idea of taking a chance that I'll get a service tech who cares about my bike as much as I do. There's no shortage of service dept horror stories.
But otoh I've never checked/adjusted valves on an inline 4 bike, or, for that matter, a bucket and shim arrangement. (My '83 650 Nighthawk had hydraulic valve adjustment and shaft drive - just change the oil and ride!)
Has anyone done the valve inspection themselves? How hard is it? If a valve needs adjustment, how hard is that?
Also, if anyone knows a Honda tech in the SF Bay Area that is meticulous and honest, please, hook a brotha up. (I really liked my purchase experience at Hollister Honda, but I don't know how their service dept. is).
Thanks!
Edit: This is pretty close to mike deligatta's thread, so let's disregard mine and focus on his. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1725
