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el__burro
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Topic: Valves ClatterPosted: 20 Jan 2025 at 15:36 |
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Good day, I have tried several times to adjust the valves on my bike.
Followed the specs on different sources (inlet 0.15 and 0.25 exhaust) but I feel they are still noisy. Maybe it's just me. Can this be improved? Have a listen. Thank you el__burro
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Amboman
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Posted: 21 Jan 2025 at 14:38 |
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Look at the tips of the rocker arms where they contact the valves (this will require removing them first). The tip should be perfectly flat across the radius - no divot in the center. If there is a divot, then the rockers should be refaced by a qualified machine shop. While they're out, check the fit of the pins in the rocker arm bushings. I've seen cases where someone has mixed valve train parts - later pushrods and early adjusters for instance. There is a difference in the radius of the ball and socket ends, which if mixed can lead to excessive noise.
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Charlie
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Posted: 21 Jan 2025 at 21:26 |
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A tappy tappet is a happy tappet.
Seriously you don't want to risk getting them too tight.
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Stephen
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