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Maggie · 03-28-2015, 11:16 PM

Hmmm...I wasn't aware that the valve clearances were printed on any sticker. The manual says intake: 0.03-0.08 mm (0.001-0.003 in) and exhaust: 0.08-0.13 mm (0.003-0.005 in). So, assuming you used a mm feeler gauge (ask me how I know about this mistake!), you were at the far end for the exhaust valves at 0.12 mm. The most frustrating thing for me when adjusting the valves (besides trying to work with those feeler gauges in such a tight space!) was the fact that, even with the special tool from Motion Pro, the post moved a bit when tightening the nut. Arrrrrrggggghhhhh!!!!

I did notice an increase in "chatter" when I adjusted my valves, but yours sounds a lot faster than my idle and a bit more "chatty." I haven't yet put 3,000 on my GZ since I did the valve adjustment, but I was thinking of checking the clearances again since I now have those nifty angled feeler gauges.

03-28-2015, 11:16 PM	#2
Maggie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 135	Hmmm...I wasn't aware that the valve clearances were printed on any sticker. The manual says intake: 0.03-0.08 mm (0.001-0.003 in) and exhaust: 0.08-0.13 mm (0.003-0.005 in). So, assuming you used a mm feeler gauge (ask me how I know about this mistake!), you were at the far end for the exhaust valves at 0.12 mm. The most frustrating thing for me when adjusting the valves (besides trying to work with those feeler gauges in such a tight space!) was the fact that, even with the special tool from Motion Pro, the post moved a bit when tightening the nut. Arrrrrrggggghhhhh!!!! I did notice an increase in "chatter" when I adjusted my valves, but yours sounds a lot faster than my idle and a bit more "chatty." I haven't yet put 3,000 on my GZ since I did the valve adjustment, but I was thinking of checking the clearances again since I now have those nifty angled feeler gauges.
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