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Wouldn't it also make you curious how many people actually incorrectly set the gap when tighening the lock nut improperly or too little torque? How many shop techs rush the job for lunch, buisy schedule, end of day? I would be willing to bet as many top ends are damaged by improperly done efforts as damage done by not tending to them.

I would love to hear some bonified horror stories from M owners who ignored the valve adjust intevals? I have yet to hear any....google search...advise.

I'm not attacking...simply stating my thoughts. Everyone has opinions on things that 'need' to be done IE fogging in fall, oil change intervals, Fuel processers etc. Give me one answer and I can come up with someone who's experience has lead them to do the exact opposite....and all the bikes continue to roll.

IMO if you hear the valves...lord knows they talk enough, and my tech adviser says not to worry, then I don't. I'm not going to be burried with this bike, I'm going to enjoy it for a good while and trust the people I know to help me care for it. Given enough time the engine will fail...they all do, but have we heard of valve adjustment as being a point of discussion when they go for rebuild? Has anyone had their tech advise them of issues upon inspection after the engines opened up for repair issues?