Valve shimming

[Chino886]

Can the valve clearances on a 450R be checked while the head is off the bike, I figure that this would make it quite a bit easier.

[speedfreaksguy]

Yes, you can shim it on the bench.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by speedfreaksguy
Yes, you can shim it on the bench.

That's what I figured, it would make it easier! Plus you would not have to worry about dropping anything in the cylinder!

[hemp450er]

i,ve read that the timing chain will pull tolerances down as much a 0.001" installed