How to check and adjust the valve clearances on a Triumph Scrambler 1200 If you enjoyed this video and found it useful, please consider buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoff...
What a nice and helpful video. I adjusted the valve clearance on many other engines but now I'm facing this job for the first time on my T120 Bonneville which has done approx. 27000 kms. Thank you for the detailed explanations and pictures. A real good support!
Did this job myself on my speed twin 1200(same engine) last summer, it is a straightforward job and quite easy, which my dealer wanted a small fortune to do. I must say the engine was very well thought out and engineered, those rollers on the rockers are a fantastic addition. Very well presented and explained video.
A brilliant how to video...this is going to be invaluable to many many Scrambler owners. Superb! It also makes you wonder how dealers can charge so much for doing the valves....Cheers, Steve
A big thank you for this fantastic video ! Last year, my Scrambler reached the dreaded 32000 km mark so the valve clearance check was due. I didn't find a good video about this job and without it was not comfortable enough to do the job. As the hour rate of my dealer is very high (yeah, I live in Switzerland), it cost me a lot... Thanks to your video, I'll be able to save at the next check. I just need to order a shim kit. Best regards
I second the sentiment that you have the best scram 1200 maintenance vids. I would love to see you tackle the OEM heated grip installation. There is only one other vid and he does some unnecessary steps.
Thanks for the feedback. I only make videos of jobs I need to do and as I already have heated grips (the 2019 model came with them as standard) I'll only replace them if they fail.
Thanks for uploading this, i have a Thruxton RS which will need checking soon. I checked on some Triumph owners forums and virtually everyone has had to have the inlet shims adjusting but not the exhausts. Seems to be a built in feature for the dealers to charge for a big first major service.
Thank you, Simon. Your contribution to the Scrambler community is very much appreciated! I’ll be much more confident tackling this shim job when the time comes. (The camshaft cover bolt torque spec is 14Nm, on page 139 of 944 in the XE Service Manual.) 30:23
Great video, thanks! I am planning on buying a 1200HT or HP. Knowing they go out of spec before the service point, I searched for info. Good to see this is a good diy job.
I've done a lot of work on both my cars and my bikes. My 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 used the shim clearance method as well. Kawasaki supplied a tool that held the valves fully depressed when the camshaft was rotated in order to get the shim out of the "bucket" at the top of the valve spring. This setup appears much easier (and cheaper without buying a special tool). You are demonstrating the most important skills needed on any job performed on engine mechanicals...being methodical in the steps, and being patient while completing it. In my early years of wrenching, not allowing enough time to complete the job well always came back to bite me due to ruined parts. Thank you for the demo!
Hi Simon, another great job with the video. I'm always able to see exactly what you're doing unlike some other people's videos. I have the Haynes Service and Repair Manual for 2016-19 Scrambler, and on page 2.5 they have a "valve cover bolts" torque of 14 Nm. I really enjoy these videos, thanks a lot.
Very useful video, thank you. I assume the procedure for the 900 Scrambler is virtually identical. As someone has already said the torque setting for the rocker cover bolts is 14 NM.
Checking the valve clearance on that motor was very straight forward, why do people make a song and dance about it and certain people charge a fortune for doing it. I know after spending 44years in the Trade not all valve clearances are the same,for example, some motors you have to take the camshaft/s out because the shims are in a cup under the camshaft ,a little more involved but still not rocket science. Many thanks for being so methodical on explaining how to do the job,I'm sure it was a great help for the home mechanic not to be to concerned how to save in some cases a great deal of money.
This is the 20,000 mile service. First time I've checked the valves and so I suspect the bike left the factory with the inlet valves on the tight side as I saw no wear on the camshaft, lobes and rockers. It will be interesting to see what they are like next time I check.
Thank you so much for this video. I will do it on my 2019 Xe (same color), 60.000 km. How much do you have on your own? I will also change oil on forks and rear suspensions, maybe a revalve or change front springs for progressives springs. Bike have been beaten quite seriously last year during my trip in Baja California. Hi from Canada (near Ottawa).
NEVER use a SCREWDRIVER or any metallic object for TDC measuring, always use a long paper or plastic DRINKING STRAW which having found TDC you can mark with a Sharpie to save time next time. Better still, TDC gauges are actually not very expensive.
For me personally, I would never take out the spark plugs so early in the removal process. Even if rags are stuffed down each hole, I don't see any benefit, only potential for unwanted debris getting into the cylinders. Maybe I'm the only guy on the planet, but I've never been able to get 100% of all dirt and crap wiped or blown out with air, or vacuumed (if I even have access to either of those) out of all the nooks and crannies above. Also, if I drop a fastener, I can guarantee to myself the little bugger with go straight for the exact worst possible spot as if deliberately planned lol.
What a terrible design with those awkward, badly angled lifter arms. I can see flax and abnormal wear there in the future. Only an Indian could have designed those.
What a nice and helpful video. I adjusted the valve clearance on many other engines but now I'm facing this job for the first time on my T120 Bonneville which has done approx. 27000 kms. Thank you for the detailed explanations and pictures. A real good support!
Did this job myself on my speed twin 1200(same engine) last summer, it is a straightforward job and quite easy, which my dealer wanted a small fortune to do. I must say the engine was very well thought out and engineered, those rollers on the rockers are a fantastic addition. Very well presented and explained video.
Hey, I am looking into this for my 2020 Speed twin. Would you say this video will help as it is more or less the same?
@ yes it is exactly the same job
A brilliant how to video...this is going to be invaluable to many many Scrambler owners. Superb! It also makes you wonder how dealers can charge so much for doing the valves....Cheers, Steve
A big thank you for this fantastic video !
Last year, my Scrambler reached the dreaded 32000 km mark so the valve clearance check was due.
I didn't find a good video about this job and without it was not comfortable enough to do the job.
As the hour rate of my dealer is very high (yeah, I live in Switzerland), it cost me a lot...
Thanks to your video, I'll be able to save at the next check.
I just need to order a shim kit.
Best regards
I second the sentiment that you have the best scram 1200 maintenance vids. I would love to see you tackle the OEM heated grip installation. There is only one other vid and he does some unnecessary steps.
Thanks for the feedback. I only make videos of jobs I need to do and as I already have heated grips (the 2019 model came with them as standard) I'll only replace them if they fail.
Thanks for uploading this, i have a Thruxton RS which will need checking soon. I checked on some Triumph owners forums and virtually everyone has had to have the inlet shims adjusting but not the exhausts. Seems to be a built in feature for the dealers to charge for a big first major service.
That's interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Proud owner of a new to me 2020 scrambler 1200xc that is nearing 18k miles. Almost time for my first valve check! This is great!
This is great. Thanks for offering up all these videos to support owner maintenance on our bikes! Cheers.
Thank you, Simon. Your contribution to the Scrambler community is very much appreciated! I’ll be much more confident tackling this shim job when the time comes. (The camshaft cover bolt torque spec is 14Nm, on page 139 of 944 in the XE Service Manual.) 30:23
According to the Haynes manual for the Bonneville 1200 the valve cover bolts should be torqued up to 14 Nm
Top video as always Simon, so glad you've added this to the collection. I find all your videos so helpful. HNY matey.
Great video, thanks! I am planning on buying a 1200HT or HP. Knowing they go out of spec before the service point, I searched for info. Good to see this is a good diy job.
Thank you Simon, very clear and concise.
I've done a lot of work on both my cars and my bikes. My 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 used the shim clearance method as well. Kawasaki supplied a tool that held the valves fully depressed when the camshaft was rotated in order to get the shim out of the "bucket" at the top of the valve spring. This setup appears much easier (and cheaper without buying a special tool). You are demonstrating the most important skills needed on any job performed on engine mechanicals...being methodical in the steps, and being patient while completing it. In my early years of wrenching, not allowing enough time to complete the job well always came back to bite me due to ruined parts. Thank you for the demo!
Hi Simon, another great job with the video. I'm always able to see exactly what you're doing unlike some other people's videos. I have the Haynes Service and Repair Manual for 2016-19 Scrambler, and on page 2.5 they have a "valve cover bolts" torque of 14 Nm. I really enjoy these videos, thanks a lot.
Very useful video, thank you. I assume the procedure for the 900 Scrambler is virtually identical. As someone has already said the torque setting for the rocker cover bolts is 14 NM.
Thanks for the torque setting. I'll make a note of that.
Checking the valve clearance on that motor was very straight forward, why do people make a song and dance about it and certain people charge a fortune for doing it.
I know after spending 44years in the Trade not all valve clearances are the same,for example, some motors you have to take the camshaft/s out because the shims are in a cup under the camshaft ,a little more involved but still not rocket science.
Many thanks for being so methodical on explaining how to do the job,I'm sure it was a great help for the home mechanic not to be to concerned how to save in some cases a great deal of money.
very helpful video thank you🙂
thank you very much sir, this is a valuable video.
Nice quality content, as usual! Thanks.
Enjoyed the video
The Haynes manual for the T100 and T120 has the torque setting for the cam cover bolts 14 Nm
great work. as always
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Thanks for the video, you make things!!!
Nice one, thanks for sharing.
Very informative, I will use when I do my 1200 Speed Twin, 18k miles so due soon
Thanks and regards - Steve
YES! Thank you for doing this!!!!!
A great video, as usual. Can you post a link to where you get the Hotcams Shims sets please
THANK YOU AAA
I'd love to know if you've noticed any differences in the motor's behavior since the adjustment.
No difference I can perceive. It was running fine before and runs fine now.
Did you verify that the dot on the rocker shaft is wright ?
Now the 100-pound-question: did it run better after the service or did you not find a noticable difference? (2019 1200XE owner)
Ran fine before the service, runs fine now. I can't tell any difference.
Great video as usual. Can I ask how many miles your bike has done. Thanks.
This is the 20,000 mile service. First time I've checked the valves and so I suspect the bike left the factory with the inlet valves on the tight side as I saw no wear on the camshaft, lobes and rockers. It will be interesting to see what they are like next time I check.
What are the covers you have onbthe front forks? Tia
I made them myself from neoprene.
@@SongsFromTheSaddlewith Velcro? Or hand sewer?
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Thank you so much for this video. I will do it on my 2019 Xe (same color), 60.000 km. How much do you have on your own?
I will also change oil on forks and rear suspensions, maybe a revalve or change front springs for progressives springs.
Bike have been beaten quite seriously last year during my trip in Baja California.
Hi from Canada (near Ottawa).
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It’s a known thing Tappets wear loose, and shims get tight strange. But this could mean the valves are wearing on the valve seats. ?
NEVER use a SCREWDRIVER or any metallic object for TDC measuring, always use a long paper or plastic DRINKING STRAW which having found TDC you can mark with a Sharpie to save time next time. Better still, TDC gauges are actually not very expensive.
For me personally, I would never take out the spark plugs so early in the removal process. Even if rags are stuffed down each hole, I don't see any benefit, only potential for unwanted debris getting into the cylinders. Maybe I'm the only guy on the planet, but I've never been able to get 100% of all dirt and crap wiped or blown out with air, or vacuumed (if I even have access to either of those) out of all the nooks and crannies above. Also, if I drop a fastener, I can guarantee to myself the little bugger with go straight for the exact worst possible spot as if deliberately planned lol.
What a terrible design with those awkward, badly angled lifter arms. I can see flax and abnormal wear there in the future. Only an Indian could have designed those.
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Hope you ok havent seen you for a while.😂
I've been off travelling