playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 OK, it's official. I finally started tearing my bike down for the winter. I'm down through the air box and it's about time to check those valves. Does anybody want a walk through of the valve check / possible adjustment before I go through with this? I can post photos if anybody wants them. I hope to do it this weekend at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 might as well go ahead and to it, i am sure it will come in handy at some point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornSinner Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I am also breaking down my baby right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 yes please chris, im doing mine this winter as well. if you weren't then i was. its a simple procedure but im a visual learner. i think i have most of the people on this board beat as far as tear down: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornSinner Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 My will be like that soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 how many miles does your bike have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 yeah, I'm not taking it that far unless I planed on swapping my engine, swingarm and steering bearings. Just the routine maintenance: valves, clutch and suspension (new oil, springs, and possibly seals). For putting 27,000 miles on the bike in less than 2 years, it's due for some TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 chris, we both know your gonna put it all back together one day and come riding with me, and dude, whats your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 ^ It's the dudes from mystery science theatre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 well its about damn time! you and jerm had an extra 2 weeks to ride, albeit cold as hell, but still! at least the only person i have to be jealous of now is jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 and dude, whats your avatar?did you really just ask that question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 it's before his time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 chris, we both know your gonna put it all back together one day and come riding with me, and dude, whats your avatar?gtfo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I should make the kid sit down and watch 20 consecutive episodes until it's burned into his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 dont mess with the valves untill it makes you! U may have to take the motor out to check them unless you like working in real small places. Get a track bike!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) it's before his timeI forgot all about that show 'til I saw your avatar. My buddy & I used to laugh our asses off at their smart ass comments!!! Red Green used to be another of our favorite TV drinkin' shows "If 'ya can't be handsome.....Be handy!""Ductape.....Handyman's best friend!" Edited December 5, 2008 by Fonzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 too late brandon, I'm checking the wear on the shims. Fortunately I don't have to drop the engine, but I do need to order a small tool to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 OK, it's official. I finally started tearing my bike down for the winter. I'm down through the air box and it's about time to check those valves. Does anybody want a walk through of the valve check / possible adjustment before I go through with this? I can post photos if anybody wants them. I hope to do it this weekend at the earliest.Suggestion? Buy an OEM service manual and read the specs and get a set of shims. Honestly, I would be amazed if you need to adjust, but checking them is as easy as pie. Just follow along in the OEM service manual and you'll fly right through it.Better thing to do is pull the swingarm bolt, triple trees, shock linkage bolts and axles to lube up. I can bet a good sum of money outside the axles at a few instances, the others are as dry as chapped lips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 dont mess with the valves untill it makes you! U may have to take the motor out to check them unless you like working in real small places. Get a track bike!!!Bad idea. Again, I doubt they are needing adjusted, but following a service plan is a good thing - espeically if you track the bike. Motors wear out and they need to be checked for spec. It's better to get it before it starts to tell you it needs it.Usually cheaper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 no worries lizard, I have the complete OEM service manual in a PDF and printed out in a binder. I need to to pick up some angled feeler gauges and the cam chain tensioner holder and I'll be set. I can't find the ladder anywhere online so I need to go to my honda dealer and order one. I've heard the hondas will go well past their service life for a valve check (15,000 suggested) and I'm already 10,000 past that. Being winter time, I'm not missing any riding while the bike is torn apart. A certainly don't want to risk blowing my motor next spring if the valves do need adjustment.I also need to get into replacing the clutch, but I want to install stiffer clutch springs if you have any suggestions. I'm surprised the original clutch plates have lasted this long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) I highly doubt the valves need adjusted, CBR's just have a lovely tic in the valvetrainIll show pics of mine when i get back to my place Edited December 5, 2008 by schmuckingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 i think i have most of the people on this board beat as far as tear down:Key word... MOST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 no worries lizard, I have the complete OEM service manual in a PDF and printed out in a binder. I need to to pick up some angled feeler gauges and the cam chain tensioner holder and I'll be set. I can't find the ladder anywhere online so I need to go to my honda dealer and order one. I've heard the hondas will go well past their service life for a valve check (15,000 suggested) and I'm already 10,000 past that. Being winter time, I'm not missing any riding while the bike is torn apart. A certainly don't want to risk blowing my motor next spring if the valves do need adjustment.I also need to get into replacing the clutch, but I want to install stiffer clutch springs if you have any suggestions. I'm surprised the original clutch plates have lasted this long.What's the ladder you refer to? If it is to hold the cam chain from falling in the motor, get a BIG diaper safety pin from Wal-Mart or similar. You can also use safety wire or zip tye and tie it to the frame somehow. Should you need to remove the cams to adjust the shims...I agree and am thankful you are doing it before it is telling you to do so. Always good to check, but I still bet you'll be good. Hondas are known for being good on valve adjustments.Clutch? I'd go with a Vesrah complete kit. Might as well do the whole kit. If you want stiffer clutch springs, I suggest the Barnett ones. i think they are the stiffest ones I have experienced. I hate them, actually and really like the Vesrah ones or even OEM. Of course, Honda's might be really soft compared to Suzook's...You can get the angled feeler gauges at NAPA. Don't forget to dab some oil on them before you slide 'em in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 The cam chain tensioner holder just prevents one of the pistons form dropping out of sync when turning the camshaft to check the intake and exhaust valves. It's just suggested in the manual to hold that in place when performing the check. I've read that I could just stick a flathead screwdriver in the port for the tensioner holder to prevent this from happening. I will only have to remove the cams if I need to adjust the valves, but it's not necessary for the check. I'm on the fence with the clutch. I need to replace the plates, but I'm considering a yoyodyne slipper as a replacement. Thing is I don't plan on tracking this bike any time soon. The bike I do get for the track, however, will get a slipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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