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Valve Adjustment
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:10 am
by BayStateScooterist
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:18 pm
by enzomatik
niice, I just bought a used 2017 170i and I'm planning to check the valve spacing soon. I did this a long while back on my 2007 125.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 1:44 am
by DeeDee
I've worked on a couple of 170is in the past. The exhaust valve was always tight. On mine, I adjust them at every oil change.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:16 am
by BayStateScooterist
DeeDee wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 1:44 am
I've worked on a couple of 170is in the past. The exhaust valve was always tight. On mine, I adjust them at every oil change.
Do you find the valves to be out of adjustment that often? I am assuming that your oil change intervals are 2K or less.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:49 pm
by DeeDee
Check both yours. If they are fine, and don't need adjusted. Check again at 4k. If they are out of spec, put into spec and check at your next oil change, 2k. My buddy 170i had a tight exhaust valve every 2000 miles. The Buddy 170i I just serviced had a tight exhaust valve (no idea when or if they were checked last). I've been into Buddy 125s with 10,000, valves never checked that were spot on. I don't know for sure, but I believe the fuel injection runs hotter than the non FI Buddy 125.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:43 am
by GrFa
Thanks for the photos! This is going on the list of things to do this year on my 09 Italia. It only has 1,800 miles (bought it with 400) and I’ve never checked them. Its been in the garage the past five years or so (had kids) only getting a ride around the block every spring/fall. Time to get some miles on her this year now that I’m working closer to home and can use her as a commuter a few days a week. Brake fluid will also be on the agenda.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:35 pm
by BayStateScooterist
GrFa wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:43 am
Thanks for the photos! This is going on the list of things to do this year on my 09 Italia. It only has 1,800 miles (bought it with 400) and I’ve never checked them. Its been in the garage the past five years or so (had kids) only getting a ride around the block every spring/fall. Time to get some miles on her this year now that I’m working closer to home and can use her as a commuter a few days a week. Brake fluid will also be on the agenda.
You are welcome! Brake fluid is the next item that needs to be addressed. Curious, is you 09 Italia a 150 or 50?
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:03 am
by GrFa
BayStateScooterist wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:35 pm
GrFa wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:43 am
Thanks for the photos! This is going on the list of things to do this year on my 09 Italia. It only has 1,800 miles (bought it with 400) and I’ve never checked them. Its been in the garage the past five years or so (had kids) only getting a ride around the block every spring/fall. Time to get some miles on her this year now that I’m working closer to home and can use her as a commuter a few days a week. Brake fluid will also be on the agenda.
You are welcome! Brake fluid is the next item that needs to be addressed. Curious, is you 09 Italia a 150 or 50?
It is a 150. Yours?
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:22 am
by BayStateScooterist
GrFa wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:03 am
BayStateScooterist wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:35 pm
GrFa wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:43 am
Thanks for the photos! This is going on the list of things to do this year on my 09 Italia. It only has 1,800 miles (bought it with 400) and I’ve never checked them. Its been in the garage the past five years or so (had kids) only getting a ride around the block every spring/fall. Time to get some miles on her this year now that I’m working closer to home and can use her as a commuter a few days a week. Brake fluid will also be on the agenda.
You are welcome! Brake fluid is the next item that needs to be addressed. Curious, is you 09 Italia a 150 or 50?
It is a 150. Yours?
Mine is a 2009 Buddy 150. I've had it for 2 years, put on 3200 miles, odo now reads 4700 miles. Like it a lot! My wife's is a 2019 Buddy 125. We ride them locally, but also take them (in lieu of car) on our RV trips.
Re: Valve Adjustment
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 3:10 pm
by Mike1nw
I just love screw-and-nut valve adjusters! Toyota 22R, VW Bug, Kawi Concours gen 1, Buddy 125. Makes life simple.