Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters
Author: Richard Cunningham
Date: Mar 18, 2001, 8:24 AM
Post ID: 1705922852
Hi Charlie,
The bike has 22k original miles, barely broken in. The bike did set up
for 27 years started every once in awhile I finally found out.
Any way I adjust the valves at TDC, I ensure this by checking the position
of the rotor and removing the plug and very gently slipping a small screw
driving in the hole ( just until I feel a little presure.) to make sure the
piston is on top. I adjust the valves with the bike cold, I have rechecked
the adjustmeents a couple of times as well. I guess I am paranoid as I just
got it registered to where I can go on a road trip and don't want to end up
pushing.
Thanks,
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Mullendore <C.D.Mul-@worldnet.att.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters
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