The valve clearance is adjustable, so you need a spanner (probably a ring spanner) and something to turn the adjuster screw. I doubt that you need any special tools. If anything maybe need to modify an existing tool. I can't fathom what the 'camshaft lifter' is about. Once that mystery is solved you should be able to get this worked out. The principle is that you need some clearance between the camshaft and the opening mechanism. Those measurements are performed when the piston is at TDC (Top dead centre) on the compression stroke (both valves will be closed). cheers
Cheers mate, I think it can probably be done with a spanner and a screwdriver too. Will give it a go...
you cheeky bugger That said I can easily lend a hand - this is just a measurement exercise doing these - so little disassembly compared to shims under buckets I actually had your bikes ancestor - of sorts - VF750 back in '88 - loved the exhaust note...
Thanks Glenn good to know help is around if I get stuck It was partly the exhaust note that got me to buy this one, had to stifle the grin (poker face) when the guy I bought it from started it up!
Went to visit the Rising Sun workshop/cafe today... Impressive. Really cool space especially if you suffer from lack of shed space and tools, also friendly guys who are happy to share their expertise good coffee too. Probably going to just do the valves in the driveway still, got the last thing I need today, set of feeler gauges, all set.
Faaaarrrrk I can't even get the stupid fuel tank off! oldish rubber has become very attached to fuel tank - also wishing I didn't have 3/4 tank of fuel in there. Maybe the solution is to put it back together, ride it til nearly empty and try again?
If its that old and hard I would replace it ..... fuel line is 'cheap' ..... if the old stuff has no markings then take a piece with u as it comes in different internal diameters.
I had a similar problem with swapping out a fuel hose between two of my bikes last night. The rubber was so firmly attached that the intake for the carb came out with it! Fortunately that was on the parts bike. Ended up tearing the end off accidentally, cleaning up the nozzle so i could put it back on and cutting the hose a bit shorter. It'll do for a couple of weeks and I can buy a new one after payday. Will have to get the rubber mallet out to put that nozzle back in though!
Thanks guys, good to know I'm not alone with this problem... Also discovered a new leak this morning so not going that well today.
Hey Danielle I would, less hassle down the track. Fuel line is reasonably priced but as Grey mentioned take a piece with you as diameters do vary. Also easier if you wish to put an inline fuel filter on, much easier to cut. What other gem did you discover leaking???? hope it is not to bad. Don't you just love bikes?.....................
I discovered I really need new chain and sprockets so that job has moved up the list over valve clearances that may not even need adjusting. The old "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" thing...
^ Thanks for that link, awesome site! I got the sprockets from honda today already and a friend of mine has a spare new 520 chain which I should get on monday... I am over trying to work on the bike in the driveway with no stand! Might be worth joining the Rising Sun garage - probably cost the same for 1 year membership as it would for someone to fit the new chain for me. I probably need some supervision too! How did you guys learn to do this stuff? Motorbikes seem like a fairly dangerous way of learning by trial and error!
I learnt thru the internet haha, I figure motorcycles are smaller and easier to pull engines out of and haha I am about to do a full streetfighter rebuild including powder coated frame and what not and I will most definitely be learning thru trial and error. A rear paddock stand and some bobbins would be all you would need t do the chain and sprockets you can get them for about $50 from gumtree. Makes life easier for oil changes amongst other stuff as well.
In my case it was 'Trial and Terror'. Ahhhhhh! I still have the scars. Boys have the instinct to follow what their dads do. I spent a lot of time teaching my daughter about mechanical things and she has done quite a few amazing things. If you want to learn, just ask lots of different questions. We will be happy to help you.
