Originally Posted by inderocker

Cam timing was checked back in November of last year, then again in January of this year when I rebuilt the heads. I have enough faith in my mechanical abilities to to be completely satisfied with the results. As the assistant service manager at the local Honda/Kawasaki/Suzuki dealership, I work on bikes, quads and utility vehicles on a daily basis. I feel rather competent with almost all aspects of motorcycle diagnosis and repair... with the exceptional exception of major electrical diagnosis (gremlins ). For me to tear the valve covers off again to check the cam timing would just be like beating a dead horse. It is a very simple procedure that any motorcycle owner would benefit from knowing (i.e. valve clearance check and adjustment). I definitely appreciate all suggestions, just thought I'd give some background info.