miseenscene
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Good day,
My 2006 F650gs Dakar has 22+k on it and I am currently doing all the reccomened 24K maintenance a bit ahead of schedule since I have the pandemic-induced free time.
The valves were adjusted at 12K soon after I bought the cycle. I would like to do the current adjustment myself but it is is much more involved job than that on my R850R boxer. I plan to replace the fuel filter/sender at the same time since one must remove everything on top of the cylinder to access the valves anyway.
May I ask if if this is a reasonable DIY project for a reasonably competent mechanic or should I pay the local BMW shop to tackle it? Also, would you order a several shims before disassembly or wait until you have the valves open and order only the needed shims after, knowing that it may take a while to receive them?
Thank you.
Be well, ride safely.
RK
My 2006 F650gs Dakar has 22+k on it and I am currently doing all the reccomened 24K maintenance a bit ahead of schedule since I have the pandemic-induced free time.
The valves were adjusted at 12K soon after I bought the cycle. I would like to do the current adjustment myself but it is is much more involved job than that on my R850R boxer. I plan to replace the fuel filter/sender at the same time since one must remove everything on top of the cylinder to access the valves anyway.
May I ask if if this is a reasonable DIY project for a reasonably competent mechanic or should I pay the local BMW shop to tackle it? Also, would you order a several shims before disassembly or wait until you have the valves open and order only the needed shims after, knowing that it may take a while to receive them?
Thank you.
Be well, ride safely.
RK