ok, im gonna adjust the valves,, got a tool coming and am going in before-hand to get the needed shim measurements.. What I dont know,, will I need a gasket? The semi circle rubber goodies seem to be leaking on mine.. is it a fitment issue or more likely a need to replace?? Anything you can give me a heads up on would be great,, Im new at this so,,I have a bit of trepidation going in...
do you have a manual? It has a shim selection chart in there for exhaust and intake valves.
yes,, I have the chart.. Im just a little nervous as this is my first time doing it.. My first time doing all this stuff actually, so I figure, Ill ask all the questions and try not to screw any pooches during the making of this bike!!!
If I remember correctly, one of the charts is incorrect... I'll see if I can find that information sometime soon.
Brian
oh yeah,, that will help, too.. hahhah one of the charts is wrong.. Am I surprised??? lol..
I have always reused my valve cover gaskets,(there rubber) , as there pretty expensive (the one for a Maxim is over 100.00. If there not cracked I use 3 bond (yamabond, Hondabond) on the bottom of the gasket and Gask-a cinch on the top . 3 bond has a firmer grip to seal the bottom of the gasket and Gask-a-cinch , is more easily removable , to allow reasonable removal next time. I might have some servicable used ones if yours are cracked.
Thanx, Rick. I'll assess it. I thought I was gonna dig in early and get some pads ordered,, but, I guess I need a magnetic thing, too,, Gonna be next week.
Just a note about the valve cover gaskets. During the past couple of months I've seen a surge of them on eBay ranging from $9 to $25 (new) plus shipping. I was able to pick one up for $9 and another up for $13. So if anyone has oil leaking from their covers, this isn't too expensive of a fix.
I got a pair too,, Im just amassing parts for a last go round. They were cheap. I hope they are alright.
This is a very old topic. the Yamaha manual is wrong, the Haynes manual is corrected.
The Excel chart accessed by clicking the "Technical" button on the Title bar above this page is also correct.
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