I dont know if the previous owner did one, kinda doubt it. The bike is running like a beast and I dont really want to fix whats not broken. Should I get one done even if the bike is running great? Almost 20k miles on the bike.

If I do need to do one about how much would it cost? There are no plastics on the bike so everything should be easy to get to.

 

Its really easy if you wanna check the valves yourself. If they are in spec, bolt your valve cover back up and keep riding.

 

+1 Shim type adjustment maintains correct valve lash for a long time.

 

yeap its inspection thats on the list every 16,000 so many times no adjustment is needed.

 

Can I find out how to do this in the manual? If not I dont need a detailed how to, but a brief rundown on what to do would be helpful.

Thanks fellas,
Rudy

 

Page 3-7 through 3-10 of the service manual.

that can be downloaded here:
http://www.superhawk996.net/Honda_VT...ice_Manual.pdf
or here:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/219618/VT...3_VTR1000F.pdf

 

Thanx. I will check it out.

 

Search other threads on valve adjustment. I outlined the step by step procedure on another thread a month or so ago, or check the manual. If you are good with a feeler gauge, you can do it. Checking is pretty simple, actual adjustment requires removal of the cams to swap shims.