Exhausts and Engine » Valve clearance checks on older bikes

Just booked my 1250RS into the local dealership for its free Cardan shaft replacement (its at 38,000 miles now), and have asked for a valve clearance check too. Was quoted a price, but when I asked, I was told that if there was any adjustment necessary it would triple the price, but that "I'm sure it won't need adjusting though; higher mileage bikes never do - in fact I can't remember the last one that did."

Now, I remember that valve adjustment was indeed needed at 13,000 miles, but wasn't at 25,000. So I'll be interested see if the receptionist is right, and if it won't be needed this time either. If so, do we think I will be OK to stop having valve clearances checked in future, if I keep the bike? What are other's experience?

1250RS considered "older bike" is just sad.

As far as "triple the price," I'd need context. How much do they charge just to check it? Cost of the job might be a good value.

Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #2

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1250RS considered "older bike" is just sad.

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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #2

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As far as "triple the price," I'd need context. How much do they charge just to check it? Cost of the job might be a good value.

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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #4

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Well, I'll be paying 67 GBP for the check and another 112 GBP (plus the cost of any shims) if any adjustment is needed. But I wasn't postiong to whinge about that as such, I was just curious as to whether other owners have experienced valve clearances always remaining within tolerance as their bikes age, and therefore whether the check is actually still worth doing.

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