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WHAT IS THE EASIEST, SIMPLEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:55 pm
by FM696969
WHAT IS THE EASIEST, SIMPLEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES!!!
I KNOW SOMEONE OUT THERE KNOWS THE REAL EASY WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES, SO THAT ANYONE CAN DO IT.
EVERYONE WHO OWNS A R1150 IS WAITING FOR THE MAGIC POST WITH THE EASY ANSWER...LET US KNOW HOW TO DO IT,THE EASY WAY.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:01 pm
by daslimpet
Two steps:
1. TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK!!!
2. Call your dealer and ask him to pick it up and do it for you.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:11 pm
by Rick Blanc
Here is the method everyone in my club uses
http://www.largiader.com/tech/ohvalves/
And here is a pictorial of it being done at one of our TECH DAYS. Hope this helps
http://www.bmwbmw.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=953
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:12 pm
by FM696969
I REQUESTED EASIEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES, "NOT" THE MOST EXPENSIVE WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:25 pm
by mnnden
So
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:46 pm
by MikeCam
You're out of luck! If you cannot get the CAPS LOCK off, no method will be simple enough for you.
Welcome
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:35 pm
by DSKYZD
FM696969,
Welcome aboard. Give a second thought to not posting with your caps lock key on. There's no rule, it's just etiquette. With only text to convey tone or nuance most people use caps to simulate shouting.
Rick Blanc has provided an excellent link that includes pictures. The spin method of setting valve lash is likely what you're after. The real trick is to tighten the lock nut without altering the adjustment. Not difficult, just takes caution.
We're a mellow bunch, hang out, read some posts, and see for yourself.
DSKYZD
Re: So
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:38 pm
by jm1515
MikeCam wrote:You're out of luck! If you cannot get the CAPS LOCK off, no method will be simple enough for you.
WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES!!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:51 pm
by Harry
FM696969:
"I REQUESTED EASIEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES..."
Umm, you didn't "REQUEST" the easiest way to adjust the valves, you *demanded* it (and while yelling no less).
You're lucky that anyone helped you at all.
Re: WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES!!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:58 am
by leno
Harry wrote:FM696969:
"I REQUESTED EASIEST WAY TO ADJUST THE VALVES..."
Umm, you didn't "REQUEST" the easiest way to adjust the valves, you *demanded* it (and while yelling no less).
You're lucky that anyone helped you at all.
Easy and cheap are not often bed fellows. The easy way is always to have somebody else do the work. The cheap way is to dingle it up yourself.
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:11 am
by Boxer
EVERYONE WHO OWNS A R1150 IS WAITING FOR THE MAGIC POST WITH THE EASY ANSWER...LET US KNOW HOW TO DO IT,THE EASY WAY.
Not everyone.
Some of us have been adjusting the valves for many miles and several years now.
Adjusting the valves on this boxer twin, with the heads stuck out there like they are, is just about the easiest mechanical project I have ever attempted. All you gotta do is read the PDF file suggested above. Also there is tons of information here:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jabrooks/
In fact there are at least two ways to adjust the valves. Both easy. Just be meticulous and take your time. The Zen of valve adjusting is really a pleasurable and therapeutic activity. I've done mine several times in one week before, just because I enjoy it so much.
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:26 am
by chris
Boxer wrote:The Zen of valve adjusting is really a pleasurable and therapeutic activity. I've done mine several times in one week before, just because I enjoy it so much.
ROFL..! Ever get up in the night just to have another go?
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:55 am
by Deano
What Rick said. If I can do it, anyone can. Quick, easy and satisfying. Kinda like my love life....
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:34 pm
by ProductUser
What's the method that uses a single feeler guage, rather than two, for the exhaust and intake?
ProductUser
