simple question on small oil seepage

[bikerphil]

For me, checking valves every 10K is overkill, more like 30K+ for me. Yep, but 10K would work. To set it, put crank on C mark, loosen lock nut, tighten the center bolt until snug, tighten the lock nut. Gotta get a feel for it the first time when you have your valve cover off and can check the slack.

[ddragon63]

cool man.. ya this old dogs only got just shy of 47k on her. I'm gonna run the valves here this winter. I have NO idea the last time they were done. I figure its time to pull the cover off and play with the feeler gauges... along with many other small projects. Gotta keep it on the road. and running good..

[motoman]

It takes about 5 minutes to adjust the chain if you know what tools to grab out of the box.//// True enough Dragon, but it won't stay and the proof I have already shown. FWIW, adjustment should be done every couple thousand....BTDT, too many times over 30yrs. for me. The adjuster worked good.........30yrs. ago......think U see where this is headed. The bolt idea will work, as long as you have a feel for tightness.......IMO, too easy to put too much load on the aluminum guide plate. Only takes once and I personnally don't care to 'chuck' a motor verses a $25 self adjuster even if it cost me $50. BTW, new self adjusters for an XV motor is $195.

[ddragon63]

Ya I'm following you... I offed my ducati superbike for my r1 for 1 simple reason... Maintenance! It's not fun to change timing belts and adjust desmo valves every 2 years. I'm all about easy maintenance. I've been watching ebay for auto adjusters. Anyone one got a list of bikes that interchange?