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Old 02-19-2008   #17 (permalink)
Normandy
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A mechanic at my dealer said that how you ride your bike effects how the valve clearances form. If you toodle around 4000 rpm the valves will tighten up and if you stretch her legs around 5-6000 rpm the valves will get looser. Mine have all loosened slightly as well at 32000 k's.
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