It does make me wonder how well these were checked in the factory.
My thoughts as well. Checking my 08 at 25Kmi showing most of the exhaust's to be slightly tight and just outside tolerance. Same with the intakes but with 1 intake being more than .002" tighter than the tolerance. Probably a good idea to do the maintenance some time early on and set them loose. Then maybe never again!? based on Joe's experience.That has been my experience. I had a few tight at 22,000 miles and then 8 more tight at 55,000 miles. At that point I set them all to the loose side of spec and have not yet checked again. Now at 115,000.
Pete
These threads make me want to keep my Connie indefinitely. Now that I'll be commuting 15-20k miles a year starting this month, it seems to be the best bike for the job.
Has anyone read the most recent Tech Q&A section in Rider Magazine related to the valve check on the C-14? Page 63. A question came from a new owner inquirering about the valve adjustment intervals. The response ended as follows: "I know if I owned a 1400 Concours, after the initial inspection I'd seriously pretend it had hydraulic lifters." I didnt find a link to post. Basically says the job is difficult and a lot can go wrong. I had a shop perform my initial check at 21K.I just read the article in Rider and based on it I have decided to let my subscription lapse. I have done 2 successful valve adjustments on my 08 and I have no training and am by no means a proficient mechanic. I am astounded that a magazine would publish a tech article by such a total incompetent. Maybe we should take up a collection and buy the poor fool a copy of Fred's videos
Has anyone ever had a failure due to lack of adjustment?
Has anyone ever had a failure due to lack of adjustment?
I have been reading this forum for almost four years and have never seen a post even implying that they have had any issues from lack of checking/setting the valve lash. Of course we are only a small portion of owners.I have been reading the forum for more than 6 years and I can't recall ever hearing about a valve problem or any kind of engine failure.
Yet I see the vast majority of postings saying that when checked they are either all perfect or needing only very slight adjustment (probably within safety).
Not that we've heard of here..