Hello, my fellow forum enthusiasts.
As I'm coming up to my 42000km 'Major Service' (most of which I'll be doing myself, due to budget constraints!) I have called around a few places to get quotes on checking my valve clearances.
A couple of places have quoted me $200 - $250 for checking the clearances, more if shims are needed. (but shouldn't be)
Two places, however, have said that most definitely the valves will need new shims, as Yamahas are known for it (esp. R6es). Once the clearances have been corrected, then it should be good for a while., at a cost of up to $460.
On here, though, I have seen many people say that no adjustment was necessary when THEY checked the FZ6 valve clearances.....
So, either the high-revving nature of the R6 engine means the clearances tighten up very quickly, or someone, somewhere, is telling porkies.....
The two places that said it'd DEFINITELY need to be done prepare bikes for track days and are a little more race oriented. They have a lower hourly charge (by $28/hr over the most expensive!) but are looking for more precision than the 17-20yr old mechanics at a couple of the others.
So, a poll is needed!
As I'm coming up to my 42000km 'Major Service' (most of which I'll be doing myself, due to budget constraints!) I have called around a few places to get quotes on checking my valve clearances.
A couple of places have quoted me $200 - $250 for checking the clearances, more if shims are needed. (but shouldn't be)
Two places, however, have said that most definitely the valves will need new shims, as Yamahas are known for it (esp. R6es). Once the clearances have been corrected, then it should be good for a while., at a cost of up to $460.
On here, though, I have seen many people say that no adjustment was necessary when THEY checked the FZ6 valve clearances.....
So, either the high-revving nature of the R6 engine means the clearances tighten up very quickly, or someone, somewhere, is telling porkies.....
The two places that said it'd DEFINITELY need to be done prepare bikes for track days and are a little more race oriented. They have a lower hourly charge (by $28/hr over the most expensive!) but are looking for more precision than the 17-20yr old mechanics at a couple of the others.
So, a poll is needed!