Adjusting Valve Clearances

[Tincan]

I am waiting on my service manual to arrive so that I can check
my valve clearances.  Has anyone done this themselves and if so
do you have any suggestions or experiences with this.   I have
opted out of having the dealer do this since they are backed up
and I have already exceeded the 600 mi.  

Currently I have:
1.  Cleaned and lubed the chain.
2.  Tightened bolts,  the only ones I found needed to be
    tightened where some of the frame bolts and the lower
    oil pan bolts.
3.  Changed the oil and filter.
4.  Added a slight amount of distilled water to outside
    battery cells.

Oh yeah, I am enjoying my bike even more now that I can twist
up to 8000rpm now.

    2002 GS500,  fenderectomy, progressive springs, sport mirrors,
Vampire fairing.   more mods to come......

Tincan

[Rashad]

Just use a feeler gauge to check clearances and replace shims if necessary. I dont have the specs on me right now.. someone will im sure of it. :lol:

Hey, do you have any pics of your GS? Im curious to see that vampire fairing! how do you like it? Thanks!

[Tincan]

I will post one tomorrow night, I need to take an updated
picture.

[Tincan]

Rashad,  here is a picture of my bike you requested.
I had forgot to post it , sorry dude.   Received my
manual, think I might try to tackle checing my valve
clearances...   I uploaded it to the Wall of Fame.....

[Tincan]

Hey nice bike there in the Wall of Fame Tincan.......Oh wait
that's mine.