Valve Clearance Adjustment - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
3-8
The timing marks (nF·I" for intake and "F·E" for
exhaust) on the front cylinder cam sprockets must
be flush with the cylinder head surface and facing
outward as shown.
If the timing marks are facing inward, rotate the
crankshaft counterclockwise 360
0
(1 full turn) and
align the "F T" mark with the index mark.
Measure the front cylinder valve clearance by
inserting a feeler gauge between the valve lifter
and cam lobe.
VALVE CLEARANCES: IN: 0.16 mm (0.006 in)
EX: 0.31 mm (0.012 in)
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 270
0
and
align the "R T" mark with index mark.
Check the rear cylinder valve clearances.
ADJUSTMENT
Remove the valve lifters and shims (page 8-4).
Clean the valve shim contact area in the valve lifter
with compressed air.
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