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Re: New to the forum, have some mechanical questions
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:15 pm
by alevin2352
Thanks! I didn't use GS-911 but did have to adjust TBs with twinmax at 6000 miles...It feels smoother but I don't know if placebo or not..
alan
Re: New to the forum, have some mechanical questions
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:32 am
by David R
deilenberger wrote:alevin2352 wrote:SNIP
I haven't done a camhead engine yet - which will be interesting since it will be almost impossible to get the valves as close as I like to see them (+/- 0.001") due to the step sizes of the semi-spheres used to adjust them.
I checked the valves and balance on my camhead at 6,000 miles. The TBs were closer than I could adjust them on my oilhead. I took the gauges off and rode the bike.
I have found valve adjustments only make a small difference in balance anyhow on all 4 on my bikes. The last one was a Versys twin which had 5 valves out of spec. I adjusted the valves, put the manometer on and had almost no difference.
The last two bikes were done around the same time. Engine temp would change the balance a
little. Not enough to bother with.
Loving the camhead!
Getting a GS-911 to put that silly service reminder out. I already did the service.
David