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valves

  1. hamboyjohn

    2013 R1200RT dirty intake valves after oil overfill

    2013 r1200rt [removed thread]
  2. M

    1998 1100RT valve cover gasket

    So I managed to adjust my valves and change my plugs for the first time. I followed my Haynes as well as the Carl Kulow Oilhead Maintenance Manual. It was a slow and deliberate process and I think it went well. Problem is, when I put it all back together (at specified torques) and fired it up...
    • mtlla70
    • Thread
    • 1100 gasket leak r1100rt valves
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Oilheads
  3. 4

    rate of valve wear over time on 87 K75

    When my bike was newer, I was riding it regularly and having it serviced regularly. During this time, it almost never needed a valve adjustment, going more thank 40k before needing an adjustment. During the last few years, the bike has spent most of it's time in the 'centerstand' position, and...
  4. M

    valve noise?

    Please excuse my noobness. This is my first airhead (1979 r100rs) and I intend on doing most of the work on it myself. I want to know how much clickety-clackety is "normal" for my bike. I have heard you set the valves where they go and let the noise be what it is. I adjusted the valves. The...
    • missmuddy
    • Thread
    • noisey noisy valves valve adjustment valves
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Airheads
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