youre a legend bro for making these videos. The mechanic quoted me 700 bucks to adjust the valves but id only have to spend 80 bucks on tools from this video. Once again thanks for the video
Ah no problem pal good luck with it make sure the measuring tools are good quality 👍 And when you torque the cam retainer down it will close the shim gap slightly
It is because the valves start to wear into the seats becoming closer to the cams only small tolerances.... So this pushes the valve buckets towards the cam lobes... So you need to remove the bucket and fit a thinner shim to make the gap wider.... If the gap is tight then the valve will either stay open or open before top dead center resulting in compression loss.... If your bike is hard to start and runs like crap but better when it is hot then this can mean you need valves adjusting as when the engine heats up everything expands including the gap in the cam lobes and shrinks when it's cool
Great vid thanks very much. I have one of these bikes 96/97 750 it takes ages to start if its not been started for a while, even with a charged battery. Is this normal?
It will be a carb model yours so that could be valve clearances or pilot jetting too lean... When you warm the bike up let it idle and give it a burst of throttle if it boggs down before it revs up then your pilot air fuel mixture is too lean this will cause hard starting also... But the valve clearances should be checked also
No problem ...GO for the least intense stuff first even a too low idle stop adjustment can cause hard starting ...and the problem with carbs is that after time the mixture screws can vibrate out of sync which is worth looking at even TPS sensors etc first
My bike runs really bad at first start but after it’s warm it run good do I need to do this? I’ve only ever worked with car motors interference and non-interference. also mileage is 23k I doubt the previous owner had it done. Also it’s 96 with 98 swap so it’s injected.
For cold starts it can be a number of things like the vacuum solenoids crank sensor air temp sensor or cold start lever needs adjusting... But Yes even valve clearances will effect this massively...
youre a legend bro for making these videos. The mechanic quoted me 700 bucks to adjust the valves but id only have to spend 80 bucks on tools from this video. Once again thanks for the video
Ah no problem pal good luck with it make sure the measuring tools are good quality 👍
And when you torque the cam retainer down it will close the shim gap slightly
Awsome! Merci!! Your explanations are clear, simple and detailed. Great visual as well. Thank you for both videos Part One and Two.
Merci pour votre intérêt, je suis heureux de vous aider
Awesome Video - THX From DE !!
Thank you for watching 🙂
Brilliant this tutorial 👏 thankyou been of great utility.
Thank you 👍 you are welcome
Think I got it. Has eased the brain ache somewhat. Much appreciated 😹
Haha no worries pal 👍
Awesome video really appreciate it
I was wondering if you have to coat cams and cam journeys with oil or moly lube before starting
Thank you
Hello yes absolutely just use engine oil 🛢 🙂
Did you use new gaskets on the valve cover?
Fabulous detail and numpty easing. Still can’t get my head round why shims are sometimes reduced to achieve tolerance but I will work on it 🙀
It is because the valves start to wear into the seats becoming closer to the cams only small tolerances.... So this pushes the valve buckets towards the cam lobes... So you need to remove the bucket and fit a thinner shim to make the gap wider.... If the gap is tight then the valve will either stay open or open before top dead center resulting in compression loss.... If your bike is hard to start and runs like crap but better when it is hot then this can mean you need valves adjusting as when the engine heats up everything expands including the gap in the cam lobes and shrinks when it's cool
Great videos
Thsnk you... 👍 Thank you so much...
Great vid thanks very much. I have one of these bikes 96/97 750 it takes ages to start if its not been started for a while, even with a charged battery. Is this normal?
It will be a carb model yours so that could be valve clearances or pilot jetting too lean... When you warm the bike up let it idle and give it a burst of throttle if it boggs down before it revs up then your pilot air fuel mixture is too lean this will cause hard starting also... But the valve clearances should be checked also
@@PXCBIKES thanks for your reply! will speak to the garage. Have a good weekend and keep fixing stuff! x
No problem ...GO for the least intense stuff first even a too low idle stop adjustment can cause hard starting ...and the problem with carbs is that after time the mixture screws can vibrate out of sync which is worth looking at even TPS sensors etc first
@@PXCBIKESgreat knowledgeable answer. I’m thinking of checking mine at 15k. Kind of makes a noise while running. Think it may be the cam chain
🤘😈🤘nice. Thank you!
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My bike runs really bad at first start but after it’s warm it run good do I need to do this? I’ve only ever worked with car motors interference and non-interference. also mileage is 23k I doubt the previous owner had it done. Also it’s 96 with 98 swap so it’s injected.
For cold starts it can be a number of things like the vacuum solenoids crank sensor air temp sensor or cold start lever needs adjusting... But Yes even valve clearances will effect this massively...
Ola tenho uma dessa 98. Ta ruim de partida a frio e marcha lenta instavel desliga do nada. acho q tem valvula pressa.
Any suggestions on a good mechanics book
Sorry I wouldn't know
Haynes
Don’t sand them down. The shims are case hardened. If you damage that hardened surface, the shim will wear out quickly.
Hello craig I have been doing this since the 90's on all of my bikes but haven't had any problems at all
Same like me.. Sand the shim. Hehe
Yeh it's been OK for me too and you can get a more accurate clearance 👍