Triumphrat

Andy-Brad · 03-17-2010, 09:50 AM

Ok folks, i am hoping to be doing the valve clearance check on my 2003 speed four on saturday morning.

Is there any advice, hints, tips or you need this! that i need to know?

Agkistrodon · 03-21-2010, 03:40 PM

be patient. double check everything. I take a sheet of paper and draw 4 identical circles on it in a row. these are your cylinders, number them if it helps you keep them in order. then i mark two lines for the exhaust valves and two lines for the intake. write your numbers on the corresponding spaces. i put a picture below in case you don't follow.

Andy-Brad · 03-22-2010, 09:52 AM

what a ballache! got to get a shim for one valve as its just off bottom limit but christ...

winter of 69 · 04-12-2010, 04:48 PM

I totally agree, i had to change one shim on my TT when i checked em

The cam is a pain too, making sure the timing marks line up

pete2 · 04-13-2010, 04:08 PM

Hey, just for future reference (just checked mine and din't need to adjust any) what size are the shims?

Andy-Brad · 04-13-2010, 05:08 PM

they will vary between valve to valve to ensure you get the correct tolerance. you cant just say there all 245 (mine was) you hae to disassemble, then reassemble, order, wait,dissassemble, fit, reassemble. thing jesus christ what a pain in the ass.

pete2 · 04-14-2010, 01:02 AM

Uhhhhh.... In diameter, not thickness

Andy-Brad · 04-14-2010, 06:21 AM

i'll check tonight for ya. there very similar to kawa ones and i reckon a sizi one would fit but its not right!

kubbie · 04-14-2010, 09:23 AM

Diameter is= 7.48mm. Just double checked with my shiny new caliper.In reference to the "order, wait, dissasemble, reassemble" method. Check HOTCAMS website. They sell shim kits with most of the sizes we would need. Unfortunately no kit for Triumphs but if you know the diameter (frist sentece) you can order the correct sizes. I have been meaning to buy one because it beats the hell out of driving to the dealers to buy/trade shims just haven't done it yet. Plus you'll be able to use them on other bikes in the future.

pete2 · 04-14-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kubbie

.... shim kits with most of the sizes we would need. Unfortunately no kit for Triumphs but if you know the diameter (frist sentece) you can order the correct sizes.

Just why I asked! TY