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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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| so, I looked through the shop manual for my marauder... to adjust the valves, I basically have to take off the tank, remove the spark plug wires, and a bunch of other stuff, maybe the spark plugs as well, to get to the valve adjusters. I am currently attempting to change my oil and service the chain for the first time. Should I even attempt a valve adjustment, or just take it in until I have had more experience? How much does such a service cost?
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() Joined: Mar 2006
Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50
Location: Michigan
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| I paid 125 to have mine checked the first time. I know other people have done it, it seems pretty simple. But, When i put on a new rear tire the bike was down for three days so i thought i'd check the valves and put in new spark plugs. Everything seemed to be going OK, but there was one stinkin nut that i could not get off of the valve cover. Also the feeler gages i had were too wide. So after poking around in there and looking at stuff I finally put the covers back on, installed my spark plugs and put her back together again. So, unless i can find a way to get the nuts off easier, I'll be taking it in to have them checked. I really dont think its that hard, it's just taking everything apart to get to it, and then not be able to get one little nut off made me so hot that i gave up.
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() | the thought of having to tank my tank off scares me enough.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| It is a simple procedure, but it requires some finesse with your handiwork. If you tend to bumble hanging a picture on your wall, you might get some help, either from another rider or a shop. That being said, I'm all in favor of the big DIY. Any questions that come up can be answered in very short order.
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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The proceedure, in and of itself, doesn't bother me. What bothers me is my near absolute lack of experience (I changed my oil for the first time ever, on anything, tonight and found it not difficult but somewhat frustrating as it was all new). The amount that needs to be done is a lot. I have few tools, less space, and zero experience. I also have no money for more tools or to deal with damage... so I might just pay for it to be done now and do it next time (in 8k miles).
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| Third gear and cruising ![]() Joined: Jul 2008
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
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