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Old 08-21-2004, 02:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Adjusting the Valves after first 500 miles.

How do you know if they need to be adjusted?

I will not pay the 300 dollars to have them service the bike. I am about to take it to my shop and do the simple stuff myself, as far as tighting everything up, changing the oil, etc..

How do you know if the valves need to be adjusted? Is there a special tool to measure it?

Also, what type of lubricant should I use for the chain?

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Old 08-23-2004, 10:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hmm, I take it, its a very involved process.
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Old 08-24-2004, 01:18 AM   #3 (permalink)
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How do you know if the valves need to be adjusted? Is there a special tool to measure it?
Yeah, it's called a FEELER GAUGE.

Buy a manual. Memorize it.

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