That bike/engine stand is simple and unobtrusive hope its not copyrighted! [runs to welder and chop saw]
That bike/engine stand is simple and unobtrusive hope its not copyrighted! [runs to welder and chop saw]
Last edited by zviadi; 12-20-2017 at 01:36 PM.
EBR 1190 RX
Damn. Now I know why my valve adjustment was a difficult task. I did it without removing the frame... haha
The cam covers were a B to take out!! I had to use tool combinations i had never used before so i could reach the cam cover screws between frame and engine.
I will do this "pull the bike away from the engine" method on the next valve adjustment. Which I am not looking forward to...
Is there a video or pictures somewhere showing this method a bit more? I followed the NCCR video at the time, which doesn't remove the frame.
Last edited by 9RX; 06-01-2023 at 07:47 PM.
Once you figure out the frame split (it's easier than you think), it's the only way you'll work on the bike again.
Then I guess I have to figure out the frame split ?
I had to hand off the valve adjustment to a mechanic friend, I simply couldn't get my sausage fingers in there to follow the NCCR tutorial. Not the first time for that problem, I had to train my smart half to change our cars' O2 sensors, my hands were just too chunky to get in there. I can almost do it when the radiator fans are removed, otherwise not a prayer. But then she has to remove/replace those too so...
You'll thank yourself. I resisted it for too long, thinking it was the long way round and a big deal, but after 2 hours of fighting a valve cover and feeler gauge access, I caved and went for it. Now, it's just what I commit too for winter service. Do it once and its seriously faster than fighting the fiddly bits.
Sometimes 2 at a time, lol:
You're lucky you have a willing partner too! Bubbles tiny hands are priceless some days