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...
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
This is great. Thanks for offering up all these videos to support owner maintenance on our bikes! Cheers.
Thank you Simon, very clear and concise.
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.
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.
Very informative, I will use when I do my 1200 Speed Twin, 18k miles so due soon
Thanks and regards - Steve
Nice quality content, as usual! Thanks.
Nice one, thanks for sharing.
YES! Thank you for doing this!!!!!
great work. as always
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.
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. ?
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.
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.
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Did you verify that the dot on the rocker shaft is wright ?
What are the covers you have onbthe front forks? Tia
I made them myself from neoprene.
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Hope you ok havent seen you for a while.😂
I've been off travelling