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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: britman on May 09, 2018, 05:08:07 AM
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I have a 2000 Cali Bassa. One the first couple of runs this year the valve noise seems to be somewhat more pronounced. I did a reset during the winter and think I may have set them a little loose. I am resetting them this afternoon and would like some advice on whether or not to re-torque the heads. The bike has around 14k original miles, there is no oil seepage, and other than the excessive clutter, runs great. I am leaning to doing just a lash re-set and go on with life. Am I pissing off the "Goose" maintenance Gods? There really seems to be varying opinions on when a re-torque is called for.
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No need.
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It couldn't hurt.. especially if it has never been done.
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I would not.
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I would. :evil: :smiley:
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Maybe I would, but then again, maybe I wouldn't.
( so sorry for this, but I couldn't resist..)
Seriously, probably couldn't hurt....
kjf
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It couldn't hurt.. especially if it has never been done.
Since the history of the bike is unknown , I agree with Chuckie . Do it this time , then don't worry for the next several times .
Dusty
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I would.
Maybe.
Or not.
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I'll please everyone, I'll only do one side.........
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Yeah, but you'll always be wondering about the other side :evil:
Paul B :boozing:
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It couldn't hurt.. especially if it has never been done.
Actually it could hurt, lots of possibilities:
* Improper technique
* Out of calibration wrench
* Head and gasket disturbed when bolts are loose
Bottom line it wasn't called for in any regular maintenance on that bike so why would anyone do it?!?
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Actually it could hurt, lots of possibilities:
* Improper technique
* Out of calibration wrench
* Head and gasket disturbed when bolts are loose
Bottom line it wasn't called for in any regular maintenance on that bike so why would anyone do it?!?
I thought the heads were supposed to be re-torqued at the first service?
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I thought the heads were supposed to be re-torqued at the first service?
Unless I'm remembering incorrectly no, not on late-model 1100 Calis, CARCs, Cali 1400's, or V9/V7IIIs.
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If clearances are loose, adjust and be happy
If any are tight. Retorque
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I went ahead and did a re-torque. A test with the torque wrench set at 30 lbs showed a little budge on a couple of the visible bots. I went ahead and pulled the lifters, cracked them all slightly, and started at 20lbs working up to 35 in a progressive manner. Lash set at .004 and .006 and after a short test run, I am impressed. Noise is down, and maybe it is just because I don't think I screwed anything up, the bike feels a little more feisty. Just one piece of advice to anyone thinking about this procedure, if possible do it when the tank is off, I believe it would be much easier to insert the pins from the top.......
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If there's still a noise that shouldn't be there, check the exhaust for leaks. A small leak at the header/exhaust port can sound something like tappet noise (at least, to me).