Valves n Shims...

[mvalenti]

Can't wait to get it to that point. Especially since I shaved close to 200 lbs off the bike with some redesign and stripping off all of the nonessentials.

-mark

[Missile99]

Thanks tkent02. The torque pull is fun but 8000 rpm is where the real enjoyment is.


Mvalenti, 200 lb diet? Dang, so you can pick it up with one hand and move it around like a bicycle now, right?

[mvalenti]

Some of the shaved bits are, vetter fairing and bracketry, gs shocks, smaller tank, minimal seat, crash bars, aluminum clip ons in place of steel bars just to name a few.

[mvalenti]

slightly better tonight...
#1 110psi, 2&3 95psi, #4 115psi

[mvalenti]

Bump
These were taken warm and with throttle open. Also, my valve cover gasket came in. Question, what harm is there in measuring the shims, putting the valve cover back on and riding a bit till my shims come in?? Do I need to put gasket cement on the new gasket? If the shims are way off I'd wait to ride...

slightly better tonight...
#1 110psi, 2&3 95psi, #4 115psi

[Missile99]

The compression numbers seem low to me but I don't know what they are for your 850G. It's 128-185 for me. I got 110 cold or so on all 4.

In my opinion:

1) Don't ride if your clearances are so tight that no feeler gauge fits and the shim bucket won't turn. That is, won't turn when cam is in proper position for clearance check.
2) If the above doesn't apply but there are tight clearances I still wouldn't ride since your wait is likely less than 2 weeks. On the other hand, what would 2 more weeks hurt?

What are your compression specs? Check them after your adjustment. Then ride it and see how the bike feels. If it doesn't feel tired and has good torque push don't worry yet.

[mvalenti]

Thanks Eric, yea the nice weather is back. It's hard not to ride. Wish the gasket came a couple weeks ago when it was pouring out.