Just did the 16k valve clearance maintenance check on my 01 RC. Took 3 hours and cost $0. Although you need to have the service manual to explain the tolerances needed. I've been told its roughly $400 from the dealer. The hardest part is removing the gas tank. If you can get beyond that the rest is down hill. I took pics during the process. Shoot me a pm if you need any help. BTW....at 22k miles all of my intake and exhaust valves were still within tolerance.
ajluhmann
I have to agree with bladeracer. Mileage is only an indicator as to what the condition the bike could be. A bike with 75000 miles on it, could be in great mechanical shape if it was properly maintained. On the flip side a bike with 10000 miles could be a complete mechanical mess if normal maintenance was neglected or if it was abused.
Here are some color pictures of what you are looking at when you remove the valve cover. Keep in mind that you should have a honda service manual nearby, because you do need to rotate the crank shaft to align the camshafts. THe service manual does a good job of explaining that part. Also keep in mind that there is 1 head cover bolt that is different than the other 2. It is black, and longer, whereas the other 2 are silver. With the front valve cover, you need to losen the oil cooler from its mounts. Its a bit tricky and tight up front so be careful not to allow any road grime into the top of the valvetrain.
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