valve clearance problems part 2 aka another idiot question

[oldgreyandslow]

I'm trying to do this without removing the carbs because if I take them out they'll be sitting around for a while which may make the rubbers too hard to get back in next week, when I will be able to get working on the bike again.

Just managed to get the cam cover off the front cylinders, but measuring the gaps is bloody difficult and I guess changing shims will be even worse.

Any tips?

Please don't say "take the carbs off"

Ta

[domski1]

Changing the shims is not too bad , the rockers just slide across and you can fish them out with a telescopic magnet. I really would take off the carbs, it's not a big deal, I had mine off for over 2 weeks, I just sprayed some silicone in the rubbers and they slipped straight on no problems.

[skinnydog0_0]

honestly, get the carbs off, you will spend so much time fecking about with the carbs in the way it will take you till xmas to do it. i use a little smear of rubber grease to get the carbs back on or 2 stroke oil if you have some laying about.

[jetblack]

mine were off for 3 weeks, a quick smear of rubber grease on the carb rubbers and a hefty push and on they popped.

[slowsport]

yeah dont worry too much about the carb rubber boots, you can always put a bit of grease or washing up liquid to aid the carbs to slip back on, or worst case is to warm them up quickly with a heat gun or throw them in a bucket of boiling water from the kettle to help the rubber expand.

[oldgreyandslow]

fair enough folks, off they come first thing in the morning then, thanks

[CMSMJ1]

Miles easier with carbs off, small hands and some beer afterwards