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Posted by Gerhardberger
 - September 24, 2013, 05:29:33 AM

My bike has 47.251kms and didn`t have the valves checked yet. Engine is doing the typical rude noise, but valves are no singing....

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - September 24, 2013, 04:19:14 AM

Was reading the service manual and noted valve adjustment is an engine out of frame deal....wow!?
Checked in with the local dealer who said: "yeah, those Drifters are a nightmare to work on"...valve adjustment is an out of the frame job...cost about $450!
So.....
Chief: Couldn't figure out how to navigate to the videos you posted on the blog....can you help?
Ratman: You had a thread about whether to do your valves or not....did not see final result...what did you do?

My machine has 16K on it and I doubt they have ever been done. They also are not making noise....I've had british bikes and cars...I know what noisy valves sound like.

Was wondering what the experience of other 800 owners is, who have some mileage on their machines.....Not opposed to spending money if I have to, or lifting the forward valve cover to see what clearance is there now....although I have no experience with shimmed valve adjustment. Comments welcome.

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