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Valve Adjustment Tolerances - How Far Do You Go?
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(10-02-2023, 10:13 PM)The Gecko_imp Wrote: Not always true. If the valve does no longer fit properly in its seat, e.g for burned products which do not belong there, the clearance will get bigger, not tighter.
(10-01-2023, 08:44 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Regarding inspection, if you have service do it, ensure to ask whether they will perform a visual hands-on procedure, or a hands-off sound-based inspection.

Curious Forum minds might wish to know.

Hi GO, is there a sound based, “reliable” sound based inspection method ?

Apparently, according to other forums. I have never seen it done on a motorcycle. Smoke and mirrors? Perhaps. Or coveted dealership craft?
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RE: Valve Adjustment Tolerances - How Far Do You Go? - by GoldOxide_imp - 10-02-2023, 10:23 PM

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