VL800/C/TK9 (’09-MODEL) 18-11
VALVE CLEARANCE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when:
(1) the valve mechanism is service, and
(2) the camshafts are serviced.
Check and adjust the clearance to the specification.
Valve clearance (when cold):
IN. 0.08 – 0.13 mm (0.003 – 0.005 in)
EX. 0.17 – 0.22 mm (0.007 – 0.009 in)
NOTE:
* The clearance specification is for COLD state.
* Both intake and exhaust valves must be checked and adjusted
when the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compres
sion stroke.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (For E-02, 19, 24, 33)
• Remove the rear and front seats. ( Page 7-2)
• Remove the fuel tank. ( Page 14-93)
• Remove the right frame head cover 1. ( Page 3 3)
• Remove the air cleaner box 2 and air cleaner ou let tube 3.
(Page 18-6, 18-40)
• Remove the cylinder head cover caps 4.
• Disconnect the spark plug caps and remove the spark plugs.
(Page 18-8)
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter.
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