When to adjust valves?

jamiep24 · 05-26-2009, 08:25 PM

My uncle, who is a Honda fanatic, asked me the other day at what mileage would I have to adjust the valves and said his Honda Shadow 700 (older model bike) had self-adjusting valves, always trying to make Honda seem superior. What the Hell does that mean? I'm new, can someone tell me if or when I need to adjust my valves? Thanks, Jamie

**ringadingh** · 05-26-2009, 08:30 PM

The valves on our bikes dont need adjusting. They have hydraulic lifters in them that take care of that for us.

VulcanE · 05-26-2009, 09:51 PM

Like Ringadingh said, our valves are self adjusting too, no need to adjust, as a mater of fact, they are "NON-Adjustable".

blowndodge · 05-26-2009, 10:59 PM

But if you still need them adjusted I will do that in Custer for only $50

cactusjack · 05-26-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

But if you still need them adjusted I will do that in Custer for only $50

You're a heck of a guy, BD. Offering to take time out your vacation to help another member. I doff my cap to you, sir. ::)

**schoeney** · 05-27-2009, 10:08 AM

If I was going to Custer I would do it for $40....plus tax.

rhunt4 · 05-27-2009, 10:24 AM

Just send me $30 and call it done. Saves us both a trip, i do wish I was going to custer thought. LOL

05-27-2009, 10:45 AM

Dont listen to them, I just did a mind melt with you valves, and they are done. No charge, it is on me. :)

dogdoc · 05-27-2009, 01:38 PM

they are also self-clattering valves. :-)

blowndodge · 05-27-2009, 01:44 PM

You brothers know that undercutting my price is a no no right?

**ringadingh** · 05-27-2009, 04:27 PM

I work for Beer!!

blowndodge · 05-27-2009, 11:49 PM

I guess I lost this round!!!!

cactusjack · 05-28-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I guess I lost this round!!!!

I'm sure it wasn't the first time, and it sure won't be the last.

ballast · 05-29-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

But if you still need them adjusted I will do that in Custer for only $50

Would you bring some good air for my shocks while you're at it? I can only get cheap imported stuff up here.

ballast · 05-29-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by trjam

Dont listen to them, I just did a mind melt with you valves, and they are done. No charge, it is on me. :)

Is that anything like a Patty Melt.

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	When to adjust valves? The valves on our bikes dont need adjusting. They have hydraulic lifters in them that take care of that for us. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	When to adjust valves? Like Ringadingh said, our valves are self adjusting too, no need to adjust, as a mater of fact, they are "NON-Adjustable". __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	When to adjust valves? But if you still need them adjusted I will do that in Custer for only $50 __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	When to adjust valves? If I was going to Custer I would do it for $40....plus tax. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	When to adjust valves? Just send me $30 and call it done. Saves us both a trip, i do wish I was going to custer thought. LOL __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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Guest Posts: n/a	When to adjust valves? Dont listen to them, I just did a mind melt with you valves, and they are done. No charge, it is on me. :)
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	When to adjust valves? they are also self-clattering valves. :-)
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	When to adjust valves? You brothers know that undercutting my price is a no no right? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	When to adjust valves? I work for Beer!! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	When to adjust valves? I guess I lost this round!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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