Self Adjusting Valves - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Brent11 · 09-18-2005, 03:48 PM

Does anyone know if the S-50 Has self adjusting valves??...Thanks

simplegame · 09-19-2005, 09:03 AM

I'm afraid the S50 does not have self adjusting valves and to adjust the valves not only does the seat and tank have to be removed but also one of the carburetors. Even at that I could not see how to get to the valve covers easily and I gave up. Through my research my best guess is that they do not need adjusting until somewhere around 4000 miles, unless you can hear clicking noises and or the bike is not running correctly. My stealership charges $150 to check the valves and another 100 to actually do the adjusting.

I was very worried about the valves and it has taken many postings and much research for me to stop worrying and just ride the thing until the 4000 mile mark and then take it in. I do not like not being able to do my own work, but sometimes you have no choice. My S50 is running strong and quiet so my only problem is the inevitable rain that will begin very soon here in Oregon!

IntruderCruiser · 09-19-2005, 09:34 AM

all valves are self adjusting --

some adjust themselves loose and some adjust themselves tight

viper94bite · 09-19-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntruderCruiser

all valves are self adjusting --

some adjust themselves loose and some adjust themselves tight

lol.

oklahoma_mike · 09-19-2005, 01:18 PM

+1

09-18-2005, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brent11 Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 14	Self Adjusting Valves Does anyone know if the S-50 Has self adjusting valves??...Thanks

09-19-2005, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
simplegame In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 137	If Only! I'm afraid the S50 does not have self adjusting valves and to adjust the valves not only does the seat and tank have to be removed but also one of the carburetors. Even at that I could not see how to get to the valve covers easily and I gave up. Through my research my best guess is that they do not need adjusting until somewhere around 4000 miles, unless you can hear clicking noises and or the bike is not running correctly. My stealership charges $150 to check the valves and another 100 to actually do the adjusting. I was very worried about the valves and it has taken many postings and much research for me to stop worrying and just ride the thing until the 4000 mile mark and then take it in. I do not like not being able to do my own work, but sometimes you have no choice. My S50 is running strong and quiet so my only problem is the inevitable rain that will begin very soon here in Oregon! __________________

09-19-2005, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 243	+1 __________________ You have the Constitutional right, to not have any rights, the government doesn’t what you to have, at any given time! 2005 SV650 Yellow 2001 GS1200 Red

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09-19-2005, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
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