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Post by tony1964 on Apr 15, 2017 16:50:39 GMT 1
Just checking the set up of my power valves and I've noticed i have considerable play in the connection joint so the right valve isn't operating as it should, will this have a major affect on the general running of the bike, i don't ride it like i stole it, so i'm not to worried about balls out performance, don't really want to be taking it apart this time of the year, want to be out riding it. Tony PS is it possible to overhaul the power vale units without removing the barrels ?  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Apr 15, 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1
Play between the powervalves is usually wear on the valve ends
It will still run but obviously not as it should
Also if the valve ends are worn chances are the bushes and seals ain't too good either. Top end needs to come off to service them I'm afraid
Steve
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Post by jackjabba on Apr 15, 2017 17:48:52 GMT 1
You can file down the joining clamp to get a tighter fit, and then overhaul the valves when you next have the top end off.
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 15, 2017 19:45:10 GMT 1
Have now removed the connecting joint (see photo)and it looks a little knackered.
jackjabba do yo think its worth trying to file it down a bit or replace it, the ends of the power valves don't look to bad.
Any ides where i can get a replacement one from??
Tony
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Post by ian350n on Apr 15, 2017 20:21:07 GMT 1
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Post by brg1200 on Apr 16, 2017 0:44:58 GMT 1
I'm sure you're aware but make sure when you re-assemble that it fits together nicely, as both the joint thing and the valve ends can wear and create that looseness.
Have examples in my shed of various states, I reckon on getting a bit of weld put on otherwise apparently good valves, and then re-shaping them, down the track.
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 16, 2017 9:29:05 GMT 1
Having now filed the joint down i'm having trouble accessing the rear connecting joint bolt, should the valves turn through 360 degrees?? or is it a case of shortening my allen key?? the manual says to turn the valves and attach the connecting joint, doesn't say how far they are meant to turn.
Thanks
Tony
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 16, 2017 12:21:09 GMT 1
Ground the allen key down, now nice and tight, no play in the connecting joint, top end will have to come off after the summer though.
Thanks for your advice gents.
Tony
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Post by brg1200 on Apr 17, 2017 15:06:06 GMT 1
Good luck and get some seals from Norbo's site :-)
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