Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters
Author: Charles Mullendore
Date: Mar 17, 2001, 9:23 PM
Post ID: 1705919509
Hi Richard,
V700s and early Ambos aren't exactly powerhouses especially if you've
gotten used to riding anything more modern. The gear whine is a
characteristic of the four-speed transmission and is nothing to worry
about. I like the sound of the old four-speed and the barely audible cam
gears whirring merrily along. I also like a little valve noise - but not
too much. :-) I set my valves on the "base" of the cam lobe - that is
the point on the cam opposite maximum lift. Turn the engine until the
valve you are adjusting is fully open, then turn the crankshaft one
complete turn. The lifter will then be on the base of the cam lobe and
the valve ready for adjusting. Works for me, hope it helps for you. How
many miles on the bike? It could be worn rockers or lifters if it's high
mileage. Later,
Charlie
3 Ambos
Richard Cunningham wrote:
| ============================================================ Turn your desktop into a stage with eWalla animated messages! Deliver your messages via both voice and text! Animated eWallas will deliver right to any PC desktop. eWalla is new, fun and free! http://click.topica.com/aaabynb1dfltb1rVuAb/eWalla ============================================================ Hi all, I finally got my 67 V700 registered yesterday, driving to the court house was the first long trip on the bike if you can call 10 miles round trip long.Any way the bike seems to make a lot of lifter/rocker noise. How much is too much, I rechecked the valve lash today and it is at .1 mm in and .203 mm outwhich is what the book calls for. The bike doesn't seem to have a whole lotta power either, although I was in traffic I did get up to 50 mph. Boy do you get a lotta looks riding a loop frame. I still have a ways to go to finish it but at least I am riding it, I want to do a longer trip tommorrow maybe if it isn't raining. One other thing I noticed is a slight whinning sound from the tranny is that normal, seemed louder at 45 or 50. Thanks for all the advice from everyone, Rick67 V700 Fl ============================================================ Enter the email zone through My Topica - a free email subscription system designed to maximize email efficiency and minimize inbox overload. Sign up today. http://click.topica.com/aaabBEb1dfltb1rVuAd/register ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 |