How much does it cost to get vavles adjusted, and how hard is it to do by myself any info would be very helpful. It sounds like a clattering noise on right side of bike where the oil cap is.

 

I'm pretty sure it's going to be pricey. My dealer wanted about $700 just to check the clearances. Im sure if they need adjustments it would be much more I bought a service manual and I'm going to attempt to check them myself. It's time consumming but if you've got the right tools and you can follow instructions it shouldn't be too bad. Here's a link on how to check them, see if this might be something you can handel.

http://cbrworld.net/forums/thread/248256.aspx

 

wow...700 is way too much! what's his hourly rate? should be no more than 4 hours...and that is stretching it if you're a "mechanic"!
i say do it yourself, it's VERY straight forward, just take your time!
around here it's about 280 to get checked...and then another 150 or so if adjustment is needed.

 

You also might want to get your cam chain tensioner checked, if it makes the clatter on decel you may very well have a bad tensioner. Especially if it started suddenly, if it got worse over time it could be the valves but that depends on the severity. The price of around 425.00 for adjustment sounds about right.

 

My tensioner is starting to go out. It clatters..about like one or two beans in a tin can after it is hot...been running a awhile.

If the engine temp guage is in the middle or lower, it's still quiet. But, replacement is coming.

 

lots of info thanks for the help.

 

If you put your ear up to the engine cover on the right side, usually the motor sounds like it clanks around a little more because, well, that's where the motor is. If it's still under warranty, I would have them check your CCT, but you shouldn't need a valve-adjustment until at least 16,000 miles, and even then, most of the time, no adjustment is needed.

 

what do you guys think about the manual chain tensioner that is on ebay for 49.99? WOrth it? or just order stock?

 

It sound like a clattering noise maybe i will try an oil change first and see if that helps. also what oil do yall recommend for 600RR with 12,000 miles. Should i go with a heavier oil or a lite one.also what is the best brand of oil.

 

I thought it was high too thats why I said hell no! Its part of the 16,000 mile service which includes plugs and air filter strait from the dealer. The last service I had, the workmanship seemed spotty. Thats when I made my mind up to do my own work. If they charged $400 to do the whole thing I would still be leery of them putting their wrenches on my bike.