valve adjustment

[ramzx6r]

whats the average price for a valve adjustment at the local shops. and does anybody recommend any shops?

[GPTECHMAN]

I think Lee's has a special full tune up that will run you 3-400 parts included. Try house and see what they will quote you. Why do you think your valves need adjustment?

[ramzx6r]

Well...I bought my bike used with some high milage and I put about 4000 miles on it already. I didnt get any info on the last valve adjustment, so I just wanted to be on the safe side. Plus the bike the bike feels like its starting to hickup all over the rpm range. I'm going to change the clutch on friday and see if that will help. I was also told that my bike has a weak valve train.

[GPTECHMAN]

how many miles are on the bike and when does the manual say it needs check and adjusting?

[Arnold_R1]

I think Lee's has a special full tune up that will run you 3-400 parts included. Try house and see what they will quote you. Why do you think your valves need adjustment?

House is aight! I would bring it National City Motorcycle. Greg and Mike are honest people. Got 33K on my bike and not one sign of a tick, knock or ping! I dunno if it's b/c it's a Yamaha or NCM did a good job adjusting those valves! :clap: :woot:

[GPTECHMAN]

yeah, but I think those guys are over priced....waay over priced if you ask me
I do agree though, honest work

[ramzx6r]

well i got 25k I put almost 4 in just the summer, I also called ncm, they quoted me 250 w/the carb sinc.

[GPTECHMAN]

sounds good, I'd do it

[MrCrashRR]

yeah, sounds good, and at that mileage im sure it will help with your problem

[Beast619]

Well ive got a guy i know, Bike Doctor, he's out in El Cajon, deep El Cajon, but he has a shop he runs from his garage. Best guy you'll ever meet. He'll talk your ear off. He quoted my GSXR600 at $75 for valve adjustment. He just loves working on bikes and doesnt really do it for the money. plus he only charged $30/$35 hour for any other labor you may need, like clutch install. He's a great guy and highly recommended, only thing is he gets busy a lot so he might not be able to get to it right away. Here's his number, 619-390-7200.

[tsears]

So when i call the bike doctor, does he answer by that or does he go by another name? :-)

[Bryant]

Well ive got a guy i know, Bike Doctor, he's out in El Cajon, deep El Cajon, but he has a shop he runs from his garage. Best guy you'll ever meet. He'll talk your ear off. He quoted my GSXR600 at $75 for valve adjustment. He just loves working on bikes and doesnt really do it for the money. plus he only charged $30/$35 hour for any other labor you may need, like clutch install. He's a great guy and highly recommended, only thing is he gets busy a lot so he might not be able to get to it right away. Here's his number, 619-390-7200.

Is his name Thomas Englehart by any chance?

[teamgreenzx7r]

Is his name Thomas Englehart by any chance?

I just got done talking to Bike Doctor aka Tim. He is a cool guy and he still remembers Sean aka Beast619.. :bowdown: I ask him about my bike cause it is also in need of valve adjustments.. He quoted me around $200 with an oil change.. He also mentioned he might bring down the cost if you take the neccessay plastic off when you bring it in.. He said that is not the guy if you are not patient. He is not your typical shop that gets it done within 2 to 3 days. He said it all depends on what needs to be done, what he finds wrong with bike, and mainly parts needed... Soif you plan to take your bike in you beter have other means of transportation.. Other than that he is cool and I will surely take my bike in.. :thumbsup: