Well i've been looking around some. And it's starting to look like around $500. May be less. Not TOO bad, but i could use this money for someting i REALLY want to spend the $$$ on..

Should i do this or just keep on going and see what the BEAST will do?

Just checked out the service manual for the valve adjustment. Looks like nothing special about the v-max vs other bikes. Like on my previous bikes, I plan to check the clearances myself. Of course, this won't be for another 25,500 miles.

$500 is probably taking into account the time it might take to remove/install the cams to install new shims IF adjustment is needed.

Looks like if you have basic hand tools and a good feeler gauge, you can at least check the valves yourself in a few hours.

Mike

Don't do it Q. Let it go and then we can see what happens to you. You can save us all big bucks if nothing happens to your Max. We will all pitch in and buy you a T-shirt or something.

Well I thought about doing it my self, but I just haven't looked in to it yet.. I heard you had to remove the engine, do we? I think it's around a 6 hour job..and that's for someone who knows what their doing.

AAHHHHHH.. A T-Shirt

THX Tom!

Trust no one.....

But seeing how you put those miles on so fast, you would think you would be fine.

That does sound like an expensive check up!! could be worth it, especially if you have a extended warranty!!

Oh... could you picture the shirt he would pick out!!

Mike D

Hey Q, I would have it done, butt me no mechanico....and $500.00 iz cheaper than a new engine...butt what do i know...


and skullmax....if i had that t shirt the arrow would be pointing down

YES, it would have to point south..

I will get it done by someone that does it for a living..im just cheap and really don't have a place I can trust. Still looking..

Ted, I would definitely check, or have them checked. Two reasons, head off any performance hit if you are out of spec, or heading that way. Secondly, Head off any warranty problems by getting it documented that you had them checked.

If you can find a motorcycle shop with a good reputation, or a buddy that can help you with it, that should suffice. Wouldn't hurt to take some pics if you do it yourself, again, for 2 reasons. First, you will have photo evidence if warranty issues arise. Second, Post up them pictures for the rest of us and have it added to the Wiki.



Mike

tomf5327 wrote:
[quote]Don't do it Q. Let it go and then we can see what happens to you. You can save us all big bucks if nothing happens to your Max. We will all pitch in and buy you a T-shirt or something. [/quote

Tom,

Having you back just made my day !

Glad to see your still in rare form ---Giving Q that Sound Advise !

Mark