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time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 4:03:00 AM

DragonCBR

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good morning

how long does it take you to adjust the valves on your bike, for those whom do it themselves? I got to plan the time it will take me. and does it takes any special tools ?

Thanks

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 4:21:05 AM

Naga_Thai

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Hi Carl - Having never done this before I followed the pictures in this ..... http://gonzo-home.com/cbrmaint.htm#Valves
and it took me 4 hours. I am slow and double checked evrything. Prepare with the "Special Tool" as in the pictures first (cost me $8.00 for the long socket).

Note warning - place reg around the cam chain so you don''t drop anything (nuts, washers) in the guts of the motor.

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 4:34:54 AM

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TYPO ERROR

Note warning - place RAG (reg) around the cam chain so you don''''t drop anything (nuts, washers) in the guts of the motor. SEE ATTACHMENT

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 4:39:08 AM

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about 2-3 hours depending on how bored I am. One of these years, I''ll fix the how to I did.

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HOW TO: Valve Adjustment

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 7:08:45 AM

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What is the size of the locknut socket we have to use 3mm, guess we have to use a deep socket?

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 7:53:34 AM

Shadow

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Have a look at Tallenuf''''s post on the special tool he made.
http://www.cbrforum.com/m_611731/tm.htm

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/27/2008 1:32:50 PM

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The lock nut is 10mm. The adjusting screw is a 3mm hex (allen wrench) at least on later models.

The job takes 2-4 hours depending on experience. It''s better to take your time and get it right rather than have speed be the driving factor.

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/28/2008 5:23:30 AM

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Yeah, take your time. The exhaust side can be a bit of a knuckle buster. I used the 10 mm deep socket method, grounded at the one end, with an allen key, and it worked fine for me. Dont forget a few dobs of silicone on the corners of your valve cover gasket where the cam seals are when you re-install it!

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RE: time for valve adjustement - 8/28/2008 6:40:55 AM

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Yeah, what everyone else said. I used the the grinder on the deepwell socket method, and grabbed it with vice grips. If you grind it to the perfect size, you canget a regular wrench to fit the socket. Sometimes easier to get in and out. The job took me about 2-3hrs my first try, once I got all the emissions crap off (additional few hrs).
Good luck, and take your time. You don''t want to have to go back in once you''re done.
You''ll be fine. Just read and follow the manual.

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