2011 gsa valve check at 18000 miles

drapes17 · 10-10-2012, 06:21 PM

Hi there , I'm thinking of not taking my gsa to the stealer for its 18k service , having told the guy I was doing it myself he said , cool ill see you in a few weeks with a blown engine , wow great confidence in me ,

So my thoughts are changing all the fluids , oil,brake,fd,tranny and leaving the valves and doing the tb check with a twinmax I just got used of adv inmate , I spoke to another dealer who said he's not changed a shim on the camhead valves till after 24k they were all in spec

I know it's taking a chance but what's your thoughts on leaving the valves till 24k sevice which I will take to dealer
Thanks

JimVonBaden · 10-10-2012, 06:23 PM

Why not check them? It is very easy, and good piece of mind.

Jim

t6pilot · 10-10-2012, 06:32 PM

Jim is right on
His video for the cam head is spot on
Only caution is make sure your dealer has shims in stock,
Good time to change your plugs if you haven't done so already

The Evil Twin · 10-10-2012, 06:34 PM

If you can sync a TB, then you can check your valves.

def · 10-10-2012, 06:52 PM

If you can read the numbers on the feeler gauge blade, you can check your valve lash...assuming that you know how to remove the OHV covers.

As for the blown engine comment, I would just reply to the BMW guy, "I've heard that you have had many incidences of poor service so, I've decided to do my boxer service myself. Others have said not to let (insert the tech's name) touch your BMW or you'll be sorry. I am afraid that if you touch my motorcycle, I'll incur irreparable damage that is not covered by BMW's warranty. By the way, who are you voting for in the upcoming Presidential Election in November? Before you answer, consider that if you answer incorrectly, I'll smear your name all over the internet".

The BMW dealers seem to be getting a bit desperate out there. So they had better clean up their act.

drapes17 · 10-10-2012, 06:52 PM

I just bought a copy of your DVD last week Jim , I may give the valves a go . I just had my confidence knocked a bit by the dealer and his dick head remark ,

Thanks

def · 10-10-2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drapes17

Hi there , I'm thinking of not taking my gsa to the stealer for its 18k service.............

Why?

JimVonBaden · 10-10-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drapes17

I just bought a copy of your DVD last week Jim , I may give the valves a go . I just had my confidence knocked a bit by the dealer and his dick head remark ,

Thanks

Sadly this is somewhat common! Rest assured, if you can tell a wrench from a screwdriver you can check your valves yourself.

Jim

Slippy Chips · 10-10-2012, 08:39 PM

Jim's video helped me do my 6k service, and I'm the least-competent person on this board, I painted a closet last week and my house dropped $5k in value. I can't understand half things you people talk about on this board, but if I sit on the bike and twist the throttle "I go bye bye." as my two two year olds woud say.

I did another few things with the video, and I'm still working on a few other items, but buy the video and you won't be disappointed.

billdonna · 10-11-2012, 01:20 AM

On my 2010 GS I did the valves myself at 10,000kms (6000 miles). Four of the valves were out of spec(tight) and 1 of them was dangerously tight. Maybe at 18k miles they have settled in and you can stretch it to 24k, maybe not.

If you feel lucky, perhaps you may want to roll the dice in a casino?

lhendrik · 10-11-2012, 05:32 AM

Wow. It is a valve clearance check. You measure the gap and only if out of spec do you touch anything. Do the check. Or, you could weld the valve covers on.

def · 10-11-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lhendrik

Do the check. Or, you could weld the valve covers on.

Use glue...magnesium is almost impossible to weld.

Lensgrinder · 10-11-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drapes17

I just bought a copy of your DVD last week Jim , I may give the valves a go . I just had my confidence knocked a bit by the dealer and his dick head remark ,

Thanks

Or you could tell the tech,"That comment would offend me if I had any respect for you, but since I don't, it doesn't.

Don't let that asshat cause you to doubt yourself.

bajaburro · 10-11-2012, 11:20 AM

which dealer were you going to?

Anorak · 10-11-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lensgrinder

Or you could tell the tech,"That comment would offend me if I had any respect for you, but since I don't, it doesn't.

Don't let that asshat cause you to doubt yourself.

I doubt a mechanic was the one who told him that. They don't get paid to talk to the customers. They're paid extra not to talk to the customers

10-10-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
drapes17 ^OP keep on trucking Joined: Oct 2010 Location: laguna Oddometer: 40	2011 gsa valve check at 18000 miles Hi there , I'm thinking of not taking my gsa to the stealer for its 18k service , having told the guy I was doing it myself he said , cool ill see you in a few weeks with a blown engine , wow great confidence in me , So my thoughts are changing all the fluids , oil,brake,fd,tranny and leaving the valves and doing the tb check with a twinmax I just got used of adv inmate , I spoke to another dealer who said he's not changed a shim on the camhead valves till after 24k they were all in spec I know it's taking a chance but what's your thoughts on leaving the valves till 24k sevice which I will take to dealer Thanks

10-10-2012, 06:23 PM	#2
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,921	Why not check them? It is very easy, and good piece of mind. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

10-10-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
The Evil Twin Boxer Freak Joined: Jul 2012 Location: NoVa Oddometer: 421	If you can sync a TB, then you can check your valves. __________________ CCS #132 Cornerworker of the year 2012 www.marrc.org 2007 Kawasaki ZX6r "Grasshopper" 2012 BMW R1200 GS/A "Elche"

10-10-2012, 08:39 PM	#9
Slippy Chips Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Hotlanta Oddometer: 98	Jvb Jim's video helped me do my 6k service, and I'm the least-competent person on this board, I painted a closet last week and my house dropped $5k in value. I can't understand half things you people talk about on this board, but if I sit on the bike and twist the throttle "I go bye bye." as my two two year olds woud say. I did another few things with the video, and I'm still working on a few other items, but buy the video and you won't be disappointed. __________________ GO DAWGS 2009 BMW R1200GS

10-11-2012, 01:20 AM	#10
billdonna Ex Coelis Joined: May 2011 Location: Niagara, Canada Oddometer: 530	On my 2010 GS I did the valves myself at 10,000kms (6000 miles). Four of the valves were out of spec(tight) and 1 of them was dangerously tight. Maybe at 18k miles they have settled in and you can stretch it to 24k, maybe not. If you feel lucky, perhaps you may want to roll the dice in a casino? __________________ I do not intend to tiptoe through life, only to arrive safely at death

10-10-2012, 06:32 PM	#3
t6pilot Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: huntington beach Oddometer: 450	Jim is right on His video for the cam head is spot on Only caution is make sure your dealer has shims in stock, Good time to change your plugs if you haven't done so already

10-10-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
def I have little to say Joined: Feb 2004 Location: The woods and mountains of Alabama Oddometer: 6,480	If you can read the numbers on the feeler gauge blade, you can check your valve lash...assuming that you know how to remove the OHV covers. As for the blown engine comment, I would just reply to the BMW guy, "I've heard that you have had many incidences of poor service so, I've decided to do my boxer service myself. Others have said not to let (insert the tech's name) touch your BMW or you'll be sorry. I am afraid that if you touch my motorcycle, I'll incur irreparable damage that is not covered by BMW's warranty. By the way, who are you voting for in the upcoming Presidential Election in November? Before you answer, consider that if you answer incorrectly, I'll smear your name all over the internet". The BMW dealers seem to be getting a bit desperate out there. So they had better clean up their act.

10-11-2012, 05:32 AM	#11
lhendrik Truffle Rustler Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York and Floridoodie Oddometer: 1,942	Wow. It is a valve clearance check. You measure the gap and only if out of spec do you touch anything. Do the check. Or, you could weld the valve covers on. __________________ Normal is just a setting on the dryer. Armageddon was yesterday - Today we have a serious problem. 2009 R1200GS Adventure 2008 K1200GT

10-11-2012, 11:20 AM	#14
bajaburro Ancient Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 1,497	dealer which dealer were you going to? __________________ ancient adventurer

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