oldschoolsdime92

I go to joes for parts, and advice. Most of the time the service is A+++. I just figured I am mechanically inclined, why not give it a shot. 375 seemed like alot of money for somthing i could possibly do on my own.

joes didn't want to give me a quote for just the valve check. The lady I spoke with said well the service for that mileage costs this, so probably just alittle less than that. So I asked her for a ballpark figure, and she said between 210, and 375, but it could be more and they'd let me know if it was going to be more than that.

id always like to thank granda080 for the help on this little project!

it was a very straight forward job. I was worried about doing it, and was going to have pauly do it, but i decided if I am going to keep this one for awhile I'd better just learn to do it myself.

pfft who needs it!

4) You are able to check four valves at one time. Two on the exhaust side, and two on the intake side, which makes the job go pretty quick. 5) Once you have checked the two, turn the wheel again, until you see another set of lobes pointing straight up and down, repeat the process, writing down your measurements, until you have checked all valves. Here’s my chart. Once you have checked all the valves, its time to put the bike back together and maybe go for a ride! When reinstalling your cam cover, the manual suggests putting a spot of high temp RTV sealer in each of the corners of the hump. I don’t think its necessary, but I did it anyways in the event that it actually is necessary, I don’t want to tear it back down to fix an oil leak. The manual also says to tighten the cam cover bolts to 10nm. The right side of might tightened down to that, but the left side made me nervous as it felt it may strip, so I stopped before the wrench clicked, but it did not leak when I did my test ride. I hope this has helped anyone who wants to check there own valves, and if anyone wants to add anything to this feel free!

2002 Triumph Sprint st valve check; 19,803 on the clock. I have spent the last roughly month calling around getting quotes on my valve check. I got price quotes that range from 150-375 (us) dollars. The small independent shops seemed to be cheaper than the triumph dealerships. I had one dealership in particular never even return my phone call. So with that being said, I decided I am halfway mechanically inclined, and could approach this task myself. With the help of a few on the forum, I have successfully checked my valves. It turned out to be a very straight forward job. I put together this little how to incase anyone else would be interested in giving it a shot. The manual states the checking of the bike needs to be done cold, so your best bet would be to just start in the morning, before the riding bug bites you, and you HAVE to go for a ride. Keep your day free, as it does take some time. I started about 1230, and had it back together and on the road again by 730. This included Three trips to the parts store. The NGK spark plug book has the wrong number in their book, for the 02 sprint. Well anyways lets get this thing started. First thing you need to do, is get your bike up on the center stand, and to have a reasonable amount of room around the bike. Also, you may want to lay down a blanket to have a place to lay your fairings on. The manual states to remove the side fairings. On my bike particular, I could have checked the valves with the sides on. I’m not sure off the top of my head if it says the tail needs to go, but I removed mine just to give it a look over, as I have never dug into this bike. Here is my blanket of goods. We decided if someone were to come by and run off with my blanket, technically buying the parts new, would cost more than what I paid for the bike! Now here she is with the tank off. This is where it gets interesting. There are two quick connect hoses, which It appears I do not have pictures of. They are very easy to unhook, but the manual says they will be self sealing once removed. One of my certainly was not self sealing, as you can see its sitting on a 5 gallon bucket, It spent the afternoon dribbling into that bucket. There was a vent tube, and an overflow tube, both that once unhooked will drop down onto the ground under the bike. There is an electrical plug on the fuel pump, and another plug under the tank. You can unhook everything you see on the side, and then lift the tank up and get the connector underneath. This is where its helpful to have a buddy or someone to help you out. I should have replaced mine with the metal fittings offered from team triumph, but I didn’t. The recall work on the original fittings had been already done. Heres the airbox. Right in the middle on top, you can see a sensor. Once I started removing hoses and wires, I thought it might be a good idea to label them with a piece of masking tape and a sharpie marker.

thats nuts!

i was just answering his question. I know its possible, with the right operator. I wouldnt stick a guy whod only operated for a month in and have he/she try that.

I operate a hoe on a regular basis. If the right operator was in the seat, id say it was possible.

no wonder hes done the c25k like he has! hes running to keep his mind off of things!

wheres the coshocton guys....

I think I would certinly do the modified week. That sounds like an awful big jump.

hey beast.... the video, is thirdgenlxi, in this thread. =)

sometimes, ranges scare me, for this exact reason. The last time I was at the range there was a fellow that unloaded probably 50 rounds at point blank range into a target, in the matter of 10 minutes.He had his mags loaded and ready, just swaped them and kept on going. It made me uneasy.

man i was wondering about you today. Glad to hear your still staying positive. Good luck with the sale!

i was there on a thursday last year and the harley riders were terriable, passing and attempting to get there sled to stop and turn and oh man.

^ I love that video. I found this too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVqcArTgxjg

Pics or it didnt happen! ahha im kidding. Bummer! hope it all heals up soon! I hate when stupid nonsense like that happens. One time when I was in first grade, I had a nerf suction dark gun. I shot it at the windsheild of my dads car, and climbed up to get it. I slid down the hood, like a slide at the park. I cought my leg on the corner of his licenes plate. Bent the plate over, and ripped my leg open. 23 stiches outside and 11 inside, and I was good to go. I couldn't sit indian style at school for a good while.

I hear those italian folk just use alil solder and some electrical tape!

i may let trudeth out of the garage for alittle while. wont be any riding to work because its real cold a 545 in the mornin.

I have a truck