How to check valves? FC501

re: ask and ye shall....well you know the rest

Hi Shawn and welcome to the site,

Have you checked our Frequently asked questions, more importantly the maintenance section?

Also, you can download the maintenance video in our downloads section, or the maintenance manual if you'd rather.

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fc501 valves

Hey, fitz, welcome aboard!!
Adjusting the valves on 'bergs relatively easy. For a bit more room, ya might want to take the radiator loose and swing it out of the way.
With cold motor, piston at TDC with all valves closed and rockers "wiggleable", It is just the normal loosen, insert feeler, snug 'til feeler just slides, lock and recheck with feeler. Both MotionPro and Porsche make feeler gauges with angled blades, and MotionPro makes a tool # 08-0073 for adjusting the valves.
There is also the 1/8th turn method - loosen locknut, snug adjuster 'til just contacting valve WITHOUT FEELER, then back off adjuster 1/8th turn, lock, and check with feeler if you wish. Both methods work, both methods used by members.
The first couple of times, GO SLOW and make sure everything is correct. After a few times, you should be able to do them in less than 1/2 hour, start to finish, bike back together and running.

Welcome to this great site !

FinMoto

How do you check the valves? Answer - very carefully as they are currently trading somewhere between uncut diamonds and gold bullion! 8O 8O

40 pounds sterling + vat EACH