Adjusting Valve Clearances - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Adjusting valve clearances

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Set piston to firing TDC on the ignition stroke.
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Measure valve clearance with feeler gauge.
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Correct valve clearance with adjusting screw and
tighten locknut.
Valve clearances with engine cold
(max. 35 °C/95 °F):
Inlet ......................................... 0.15 mm (0.0056 in)
Exhaust ................................... 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
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Tightening torque:
Locknut .......................................................... 8 Nm
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Recheck valve clearances. Feeler gauge must
pull through between valve stem and adjusting
screw with slight resistance.
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