Guest trispeed Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hello good and knowledgeable people. 2004 V11 Sport Naked Is it necessary to re-torque the head bolts before adj. valve clearance for the initial ( 600 mi.) service? I can't find anything in the service literature that mentions it as regular maintainence. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 There have been enough opinions to retourque the heads that I feel remiss having not done so at 40,000 miles. After my whupp-slamm-slide 13,000 miles ago I found I had to adjust the slamside valves more than the offside a couple of times (4000 mile adjustment intervals). Good question: what is the interval for head retourquing and is this affected by a tip-over against the head guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hello good and knowledgeable people. 2004 V11 Sport Naked Is it necessary to re-torque the head bolts before adj. valve clearance for the initial ( 600 mi.) service? I can't find anything in the service literature that mentions it as regular maintainence. Thanks! 64503[/snapback] Trispeed, this is another area where opinions will vary. While it's probably not necessary on the Guzzi, it's always been my preference to do it on every engine, new or rebuilt. I did it myself on my Sport. If you do it, make sure it's done before the valve adj. It's a one-time deal only after new head gaskets, not a regular maintenance thing, so it won't appear in the maint. schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trispeed Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 thanks a lot! I am champing at the bit anticipating my Nov. 11 track day at Willow Springs. Hope it's at least 40 degrees out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I've also read that it is not necessary on the newer Guzzis. Definitely had to on the old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trispeed Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I decided to go ahead and check; there were 4 bolts with around 20 lb/ft . Glad I did the job now! 2004 V11 sport with 650 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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