OK need some help

[liljon140]

OK i read the how to on checking the valve clearence and got everything tore down and out of the way and now I dont know what the hell to do next.  It says to line up marks but i cant see what he hs talkking about in the pics and I dont know where to stick the feeler gage to check the clearence  so far I have looked at this thing for the past 30 mins and im stuck please  if you have some bigger pics of this operation please help   I also have 2004 gs if that makes a difference.  Thanks.     

[Mandres]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2015554469142545363&q=Gs500+valves

[liljon140]

alsome tutorial Kerry   thanks  All valves in spec but one exause valve at .076 so Ill have to keep an eye on that one.   Thanks again.   

[fodder650]

Thinking of having my laptop next to the bike to try this. Great tutorial.

[Kerry]

It wasn't until after I shot and "published" the video that I came across this info in the Clymer manual.  (Hey, even though I prefer my Haynes manual, Clymer has some useful stuff.  I never said it didn't!  )





Still, I'm not sure I agree with the red flag about "possible engine damage".  You'd have to be really sloppy with your measurements!  The next time I check my clearances I will measure in all 3 positions (the ones in the diagram and the "perpendicular to the shim" position I use in the video) and compare.  I doubt that I will be able to detect the difference.

[CirclesCenter]

Kerry BTW, you are the man.