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Message started by Greg on 05/25/14 at 20:18:32

Title: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 05/25/14 at 20:18:32

Like the title asks, how long should it take to adjust the valves?

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by verslagen1 on 05/25/14 at 20:22:50

About 1 beer.
longer if you don't put it down once in a while. 8-)

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/25/14 at 20:26:32

Depends, you counting pulling the tank?
& is it the first time?
& how persnickety are ya?
The first few times it took me a long time,, I got faster,, or less slow,,

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 05/25/14 at 20:48:26

I figured pulling the tank would make life easier. Plus I can route my power wires better. I have never done the valves but have removed the tank.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/25/14 at 20:53:50

Well,, dont get in a hurry,, since its the first time, youre gonna be inchin your way thru it,.,Got a manual?
Got a 90* bent screwdriver to hold the adjuster while ya snug the jam nuts?

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 05/25/14 at 21:11:58

I have each and looked at the tutorial in the tech ssection.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/25/14 at 21:18:32

Well,, if ya run into anything that leaves you uncomfortable, just stop & come post whatever,, someone will come along & point ya down the road.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by pgambr on 05/26/14 at 00:33:14

I recently learned how to adjust mine. Make sure you can find the TDC. You'll be able to wiggle the rocker arms a very small amount.

Plan on a rather long day for your first go and do it right. It will be worth it and you'll have a strong understanding how our engine's really work. Post any questions, we'll be happy to help.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by stinger on 05/26/14 at 02:07:38

It took me a while my first time because the clymer manual said to turn the engine clockwise by turning the alternator rotor bolt to the right. Turn it left, the same direction the tires rotate.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 05/26/14 at 05:46:35

OK. Thanks. I will plan it for next weekend instead of after work one day this week.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/26/14 at 08:31:25

Ohh, absolutely,, its on a cold engine, anyway,, & no need to get yourself backed in a corner,, you can tear into it on Friday, after work,, but dont try adjusting valves till theyve cooled.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Steve H on 05/26/14 at 08:54:38

My first time to do the Savage valves took about an hour. First time on any bike took 2.5-3 hrs.

Like they said, make sure you have the right tools and a decent place to work (don't want any dirt getting in there). Read the instructions a couple times then go do it. You won't have any trouble.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by strang on 05/27/14 at 03:24:10

Definitely not the easiest bike to learn to do valves on. The principle is the same as on any bike but access is bloody tricky on the Savage. I couldn't get at it until I got those long feeler gauges strips that you can cut down to the right size. It's the trickiest bit of the tune up - so if you can conquer it you will save a lot of dosh.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 05/27/14 at 04:41:13

I still need to pick up some feeler gauges. I don't know where mine are.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/27/14 at 08:46:57

I removed the leaves I wanted from the packet & bent them into a Z shape with a Ski Tip on the end.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 06/07/14 at 11:11:06

I removed the leaves as well only I bent mine into a lazy Z. :-) Three needed adjusted. one exhaust valve was fine. It took a couple hours. I lost the rubber thing for my fuel tank in the process. Can't find it anywhere. The front of the tank wobbles too much. I guess I'll order one.

My upper motor mount was pretty loose. I figured that was the cause of my nasty vibrations.

The Raptor petcock came apart when I attempted to remove the fuel line. I will be ordering one of those as well.

The bike runs much quieter and smoother now. Once I replace the missing/broken stuff all I need is highway bars for my trip to Boston.

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/07/14 at 21:57:11

If a tube slipped out of the body on the petcock, you can fix that,,

Make marks on the tube that would cause drag, use a little JB weld.

Surely you can find a chunk of suitable material to jam in the tank mount,,

Title: Re: how long should it take to adjust valves?
Post by Greg on 06/08/14 at 04:14:32

I didn't think of the JB Weld. I already ordered a replacement. Oh well. And believe it or not, I could not find anything to stick in there. But, my grass got cut and I found it laying in the grass. So I'll get that back together today.