Thread: Valve Adjustments, have you had it done?

Quote: Originally Posted by Shamus McFeeley It really is too easy to do yourself. If you have a few tools and a set of feeler gauges, it only takes a few hours (less if you don't need to make an adjustment). It might seem mechanically intimidating, but it really is easy. Just go slow, and follow the manual. I hate to see anyone give a greedy dealer money for something that they can do themselves. Come to Vegas for a vacation, and you can...

Quote: Originally Posted by n00dle No one has mentioned the shim kit. Did anyone buy a shim kit before even checking the valves in the event they would be needed? Question for those that have done this, where did you get your valve shim kit from and how much? Yeah, I got the hotcams kit like the one you're looking at. I got mine from motorcycle superstore for about $80.

I was at the Yamaha dealer today in Roseville, Ca. (a shop I trust) and asked the service dept. what a valve adjust would cost. His reply was 2.5 to 5 hours depending on need. Shop rate is $95.00 an hour. So we are talking around $250.00 to close to $500.00 if really out of spec. Ouch... it costs to have fun.

Re: Valve Adjustments, have you had it done? I was at my local independent shop the other day getting some tires mounted, and I inquired about a valve check. The mechanic said it'a bout 4 hours of labor for the FZ6. Now, compare that to a Kawasaki Concours 14. He said they won't even do them anymore. It takes over 14 hours! __________________ Bryan

Quote: Originally Posted by n00dle No one has mentioned the shim kit. Did anyone buy a shim kit before even checking the valves in the event they would be needed? Question for those that have done this, where did you get your valve shim kit from and how much? I ordered the shim kit before doing my valve job. Ended up using only one but next time I'll have everything I need. Plus there was a pretty good sized list of other bikes that it...

I plan on doing this when it comes time, but I like to be prepared. I'd rather have a kit on hand and change out the shims then and there, then have to order and wait... I came across one vendor who may have a kit available. Procycle - Hotcams Valve Shim Kits & Refills

Re: Valve Adjustments, have you had it done? Quote: Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER Come to Vegas for a vacation, and you can do mine. After which can VR come up to Canada and show me how to do mine? I'll buy you a beer.

Yamaha doesn't sell a kit, just individual shims. However, these are the same size and numbering system as a particular Honda shim style, and they may sell a kit. In my case, I had quite a few on hand from previous engine services, but didn't need to swap any. Based on what I measured recently, I anticipate adjusting 3-6 valves next time.

You would need the R6 kit, correct?

I guess the outcome is still the same, huh?