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  • natemoen
    Master of XSology
    • May 2010
    • 8640
    • Fargo

    #1

    Valve clearance link

    Does someone have a link to the tech thread for checking and adjusting the valve clearance? Thanks

    Nathan
    Nathan
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  • DGXSER
    Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
    • Nov 2008
    • 12001
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    #2
    Honestly I do not think there is one. The procedure is pretty well as is stated in the manual. So, look at the manual, follow the process, and have fun.

    If you do not have the tool, do a search on valve adjustment and you can find a few threads that describe how to loosen the cam retaining caps to get the shims out.
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    • b.walker5
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Feb 2009
      • 1745
      • Invercargill, New Zealand

      #3
      I dont think there is one in the tech tips, but if you use the search button in the blue bar above you find many threads on the subject. The other option is to download a manual from the link in CatatonicBugs signature.
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      • Ken Talbot
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Jun 2002
        • 4251
        • Revelstoke, BC

        #4
        Originally posted by natemoen
        Does someone have a link to the tech thread for checking and adjusting the valve clearance?
        Some of the info is contained in this link
        Ken Talbot

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        • Brian_D
          XStremely XSive
          • Oct 2003
          • 355
          • Gardner, KS

          #5
          Feeling Left Out

          Originally posted by Ken Talbot
          Some of the info is contained in this link
          Seems I do not have enough privileges to view the link posted. Do I have to attain Guru status first?

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          • bikerphil
            Master of XSology
            • Jan 2008
            • 8636
            • South Flori-DUH

            #6
            Link doesn't work for me either. Probably for mods only.
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            • Crazcnuk
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Aug 2006
              • 2980
              • Hinton, AB, Canada

              #7
              There is a spreadsheet you can download around here somewhere.
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              • Lamric
                XStremely XSive(Deceased)
                • Jul 2002
                • 410
                • Kenley, Surrey, England

                #8
                The process is written up in this link

                You can find lots of stuff by using the search button
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                • natemoen
                  Master of XSology
                  • May 2010
                  • 8640
                  • Fargo

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Lamric
                  The process is written up in this link

                  You can find lots of stuff by using the search button
                  I guess I didnt look far enough back in the search. I think I only made it back to the posts in 2007 or 2008.
                  Nathan
                  KD9ARL

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                  1978 XS1100E
                  K&N Filter
                  #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                  OEM Exhaust
                  ATK Fork Brace
                  LED Dash lights
                  Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

                  Green Monster Coils
                  SS Brake Lines
                  Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                  In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                  Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • Crazcnuk
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 2980
                    • Hinton, AB, Canada

                    #10
                    I don't find the search button here all that useful. if you make a typo you have to wait another 15 sec to correct it. If you use any word with 3 letters or less it craps out saying your word is too common.

                    I tried to search for the spreadsheet before I posted, no luck. I've tried to search for a few things last couple of days and i get 2oo threads that have nothing to do with what i am searching for.
                    Nice day, if it doesn't rain...

                    '05 ST1300
                    '83 502/502 Monte Carlo for sale/trade

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                    • Ken Talbot
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Jun 2002
                      • 4251
                      • Revelstoke, BC

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Brian_D
                      Seems I do not have enough privileges to view the link posted. Do I have to attain Guru status first?
                      Sorry about that. I realize now that that post is still stuck in the "tips under construction" section, and as such, only available to admins.

                      Perhaps TC and the other admins might find some time for a quick review, then move it to production to enable access by all....
                      Ken Talbot

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