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Quote: Originally Posted by beemermyke I remember seeing that post about having the valve covers off in the past (maybe Paul mentioned it?) Didn't work on my bike the last time I did my valves, that's why I ground down my socket like I did. It was a Craftsman. Was the wall thickness thicker than other brands? Dunno... but the ID of the cylinder head hole was still a bit too small for my R1150RS. Probably a thicker walled socket than...

Hmm you think like me! Actually if they made good ones that didnt fail Id be all for them. Im not sure theyre even suitable for the GS and R. If they leak and the bike catches fire (while you're riding it) it could prove very embarassing.

Quote: Originally Posted by PETDOC I find some of the posts on this thread somewhat illogical. If you were shopping for a brand new BMW and had the choice (same price) of a bike assembled with the use of torque wrenches or one done without torque wrenches but by skilled mechanics, which would you buy? If the former, why would you not continue to use a torque wrench? I have no doubt people who make a living spinning wrenches can probably get...

had a friend of mine's bike self-eject a spark plug once, following a dealer performed valve adjustment/service. wonder if that tech used a torque wrench or just his hand? (with some ingenious craftwork alongside an Iowa cornfield, we were able to ride/limp his bike into Ft Collins CO, where a full-on thread repair could be performed)

I find some of the posts on this thread somewhat illogical. If you were shopping for a brand new BMW and had the choice (same price) of a bike assembled with the use of torque wrenches or one done without torque wrenches but by skilled mechanics, which would you buy? If the former, why would you not continue to use a torque wrench? I have no doubt people who make a living spinning wrenches can probably get very close to the proper torque by...

This all comes down to if you are maintenance pragmatist, perfectionist,always take it to the dealer, or if it starts I will ride it type of person. Same as any discussion of religion or politics. We can fight it out forever, or agree to disagree. Lets just go ride, it is beautiful here. Rod

I have greased that lower shock bushing on the Telelever on my 94 RS at least four times. I do it about every 30,000 miles. Very easy to do. If you let it go too long, the bolt will gall the bushing surface and you may have to replace it.

Where did you get the black valve covers? What kind of 308 do you have?

Quote: Originally Posted by JimMoore For you guys who are afraid to tighten a spark plug without a torque werench, .... . If you tighten it hand tight, then 1/8 of a turn to crush the crush washer a little bit, it will stay forever. It's the "Then" that causes me a problem. Nothing ruins my day quite like ... then a little more, a little more, a little more, whoa - why did the torque just go to 0 ?

Quote: Originally Posted by JimMoore For you guys who are afraid to tighten a spark plug without a torque werench, here's something to consider. The plug is being held in place by the rubber boot. If you tightened it hand-tight, it would probably stay forever. If you tighten it hand tight, then 1/8 of a turn to crush the crush washer a little bit, it will stay forever. I agree with you. I've never had one fall out. the only thing I...