Hi there, I have an '06 Er6-n and had the valves inspected and adjusted at 36000kms instead of the recommended 42000 because I do a lot of sport and track riding and I had a racing exhaust at the time.
The exhaust valves were a bit closed but, in general, there was no urgent need for adjustment but I did anyway even though a bit earlier.
Anyway, the manual's recommendation is just that, a recommendation as 24k track miles are not the same as 24k highway miles etc, but I don't think that you need to adjust earlier.
Hi, this is William. I have a ways to go yet, but would you do the
valve clearance check as part of the 24,000 mile service? If you did what would the total cost be roughly? Thanks.
First of all , I would recommend working under service book .
I initially neglected the test interval until I reached the black smoke like a locomotive
Over time you'll lose power, fuel economy, etc. At the 25,000 mile mark (quite farther than the 16k recommended) I had the valves checked, new plugs & coils, air filter, and a dyno tune. The bike runs considerably better, sounds better, so yes, it is something you'll want to do when you notice a decline in performance or just want a "pick me up." The dyno tune had a lot to do with it, but the valves did require a slight adjustment.
I had a feeling it should be 16k MILES they should be adjusted.
My Versys was adjusted at 20k & there wasn't much adjustment needed, but it has had an easy life.
My valve adjustment with new plugs & an air filter cleaning cost $200 at a local reputable bike mechanic.
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