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Valve Clearances

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:58 pm
Author: Kev1R
2 Questions
Assume bog standard (z1000) engine:

Over a period of time, speaking generally - Do valve clearances get bigger or smaller?

Do you get better results with valve clearances on the tight side or on the generous side?

Thanks for any thoughts on this

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:02 pm
Author: Pigford
Clearances should get tighter as the seat/valve face wears.

Aim slightly on the loose side.

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:03 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Smaller....... best to err on the side of the upper end of clearance recomendation if unsure...