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Posted by:
Morris Poullard
Thursday, October 29, 2009
02:17 pm | I hate "sticker shock" when paying for stuff and am trying to prepare for the worst. It is time to have the valve clearance checked on the wing and was wondering what others have experienced.
Did your bike (1800) need adjustments at 32K?.. Labor cost in hours? (I'm thinking 2, at the most)
64K?
I have serviced the wing as required by Honda with no mechanical problems, ever. I don't anticipate a problem with the valves having to be adjusted, but want to be prepared IF they do.
Thanks
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Posted by:
James Jones
Thursday, October 29, 2009
02:55 pm | Morris, I am not familiar with anyone that had to have their valves adjusted at 32K. I have one friend that had his first check at 145,000 miles and all the valves were within tolerance, The Wing shop here only charged him 75 bucks for the check.
James I. Jones |
Posted by:
Morris Poullard
Thursday, October 29, 2009
03:44 pm | Thanks, James. In the few years that I have been following this BBS, I hadn't read where someone had to have it done, but wanted to check anyway. I didn't want to assume that my limited mechanical knowledge of this machine would be good to go on.
Thanks, again.
"Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler"
(Let the Good Times Roll") |
Posted by:
Rolf Dean
Thursday, October 29, 2009
04:04 pm | Had mine done at 32k. They were fine. Mechanic said wait at least another 50k before getting it done again. Cost a $125.00 for but they did a few other minor things for at the same time.
Butch USAF,MSGT, EOD Ret  2001  
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Posted by:
Warren Rose
Thursday, October 29, 2009
04:09 pm | Boy I had mine done a 2006 done at 32,000 and they needed a little adjustment and it cost me $350.00. I wonder if I got ripped off. At $350 I am going to do it myself next time.
Warren Rose
WFRose@bis.midco.net
2006- GL1800
2004- BMW R1200C
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Posted by:
Garlan Wilson
Thursday, October 29, 2009
06:14 pm | Get Fred Harmon's DVD set and do it yourself.
http://www.angelridevideos.com/
Willie Wilson
2000SE
Ham Radio WD9FHA
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Posted by:
Morris Poullard
Friday, October 30, 2009
04:28 am | I've got the set, Willie, and can do it myself, but want the dealer-those who will be honoring the extended warranty-to make this first check to provide both of us with a record of their findings.
"Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler"
("Let the Good Times Roll") |
Posted by:
Robert Coburn
Friday, October 30, 2009
05:58 am | Take it to the Shop and get it done if you have an extended warranty....The proof is in the record keeping. |
Posted by:
Newton Enloe
Friday, October 30, 2009
09:43 am | It would be interesting to CONFIRM dealer readings vs a check done by somebody else.
Tim
2003 GL1800 (Durango Red)
GWRRA # 114767
tcsenloe@verizon.net |
Posted by:
Morris Poullard
Friday, October 30, 2009
11:08 am | Yeah, Newt, I considered that same possibility. In this case their techs better be accurate.......minor job now and only $$(mine) or big job later and $$$$$$$$(theirs).
"Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler"
("Let the Good Times Roll") |
Posted by:
Ron Hampton
Monday, November 02, 2009
08:45 am | Isn't just checking them pretty easy. I know adjusting them is fairly tough. Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong. |
