valve adjust

[Guest]

[85 700e 25k] Hi I just got done checking my valves . The tolerance is .003'' to .005'' . mine seem to be all at .003" my ? is should I leave them as they are or bring them to the middle of the tolerance . I just got a new cover gasket 42 stinkin dollars just looking for some reassurance before I bolt the cover down . Thanks Rick

[Steve]

Since they are all in tolerance, you don't HAVE to change anything, but if you do decide to change them take them toward the upper end of the range.

That will give the valves just a little more time on their seats, keeping them cool.

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[tkent02]

.003 to .005 inches? Really?

[Suzuki_Don]

.003 to .005 inches? Really?

The clearances on the GS700 with screw type adjusters are .004 to .005", so at .003" are just a tad too tight. Do as STEVE suggested and open them out to .005".

[bonanzadave]

I just did mine to the high end of .005". Now my bike sounds sorta like a diesel truck. Is this a bad thing ?

[Suzuki_Don]

I just did mine to the high end of .005". Now my bike sounds sorta like a diesel truck. Is this a bad thing ?

No, that's fine. As the valves settle into the seats the gap will close up and it will be quiet as a mose. Besides if it's at .005" then that's factory specs, and who are we to question mr Suzuki's engineers. Just ride faster and wear a helmet and you won't hear a thing.

[blowerbike]

i wouldn't touch them.
we may see another thread in a few days.....
engine running bad/making noises...
OMG..adjuster nut fell off
i believe he'll do more damage than good.
just my opinion.

[70GT]

i wouldn't touch them.
we may see another thread in a few days.....
engine running bad/making noises...
OMG..adjuster nut fell off
i believe he'll do more damage than good.
just my opinion.

ya dude I will be setting my valves so loose the adjuster nut falls off can I pm you when it happens . so you can tell me what an idiot I am

[blowerbike]

ya dude I will be setting my valves so loose the adjuster nut falls off can I pm you when it happens . so you can tell me what an idiot I am

HEY!
it happens...idiot?/?
who said that.
do some searches on this type of valve adjustment on this forum..
it has nothing to do with loose lash...those little nuts take a lot of force to keep them in place...tork wrenches won't work either.
i was just trying to save you some grief.
do as you choose.

[chef1366]

I've seen pros with their engines apart looking for that darn tappet lock nut.
It does happen.
Terry's one of the good guys. He won't walk on egg shells around you but just says things as they are.
Dig it or don't.

[Allie]

If they're at the bottom of the tolerance you may not have to adjust them now, but you will soon, correct? I just don't see the value in not adjusting them because of the nut issue, if that's part of the maintenance then it has to be dealt with. Maybe terry 'says it like it is' but he certainly could word it more constructively imo.

[blowerbike]

.002 is like fly poop thickness.
if he is at an "easy" .003 than life is good.
if he has to force a .003 in than...
crack em loose and adjust them to maybe a snug .006

oh,
thanks bill...checks in the mail

[chef1366]

.002 is like fly poop thickness.
if he is at an "easy" .003 than life is good.
if he has to force a .003 in than...
crack em loose and adjust them to maybe a snug .006

oh,
thanks bill...checks in the mail

I've been waiting.......................

[70GT]

.002 is like fly poop thickness.
if he is at an "easy" .003 than life is good.
if he has to force a .003 in than...
crack em loose and adjust them to maybe a snug .006

oh,
thanks bill...checks in the mail

Thank you blowerbike thats the kind of valuable opinion I am used to getting from you . your reply's have helped me in the past . I didnt mean to get all reved up guess I took you the wrong way so I felt a little insulted . I have read a considerable amount of info on the valve adjust and visited bikecliffs site so I do have a fairly decent grasp on the process just wanted to know from those who know where would you set your valves . Thanks again 70GT

[blowerbike]

love,peace and chicken grease