I own a 2004 CBR 1000RR. Honda recommends I adjust the valves every 16,000 miles. I'd like to know if it's a job I should do myself.
I've done a fair amount of work on cars, and also on this bike. I will have no problem removing the fairings, gas tank, the airbox, and radiator to get to the valve cover. My uncertainty will begin once I get under the valve cover.
I've never adjusted valves on any vehicle before, but I do understand the basic concept of how it works. My uncertainty consists mainly of how much room there is to work with, how to replace the shims, and how the crankshaft will be rotated.
I do have a workshop manual for the bike to help, and all the required tools. Also, I have all winter long think about this.
Is this a job I should attempt myself? Or better to leave it to my local mechanic, whom I trust, but will charge me $350 for the job. Thanks.
I've done a fair amount of work on cars, and also on this bike. I will have no problem removing the fairings, gas tank, the airbox, and radiator to get to the valve cover. My uncertainty will begin once I get under the valve cover.
I've never adjusted valves on any vehicle before, but I do understand the basic concept of how it works. My uncertainty consists mainly of how much room there is to work with, how to replace the shims, and how the crankshaft will be rotated.
I do have a workshop manual for the bike to help, and all the required tools. Also, I have all winter long think about this.
Is this a job I should attempt myself? Or better to leave it to my local mechanic, whom I trust, but will charge me $350 for the job. Thanks.