[grantizzle]

I need help with a valve job and TBS.

Are there any tech days coming up?

I can work my way through a valve job, but would like someone to hold my hand. The TBS boggles my mind and super need help with that.

anyone willing to give me a hand? I'll buy the beer.

I would love a tech day if there is one in the next few months.

 

[enumclaw]

I'll probably host another one around the middle of September. Keep an eye out.

 

[nvr2old]

Update your profile to show your year and model V-Strom. It makes a difference in how the TBS is done. Mileage would help to.

Don

 

[grantizzle]

I'll probably host another one around the middle of September. Keep an eye out.

I'll keep my eyes peeled! Thanks.

Update your profile to show your year and model V-Strom. It makes a difference in how the TBS is done. Mileage would help to.

Don

Sorry. It's a 2k5 with 21k on the clock.

 

[RedBean25]

Ok since it is a 2005, the TBS can be done without the dealer. I have the equipment, but haven't done one on a VStrom as mine is a 2007 and the dealer did it after I did my valves. You are in Mill Creek. There are two of us in Lynnwood who could help you out if you cannot wait until September. Do you have a garage, or would you need to bring the bike over the night before to make sure it is cool in the morning for doing the service?

 

[grantizzle]

I Have garage, but could easily come to you and leave the bike the night before. I'm mostly concerned with the TBS. The valves can wait for a tech day.

 

[RedBean25]

Well if it is just a TBS, then the bike needs to be warmed up to operating temperature anyway, so, riding over the day of won't be a problem...Availability? My weekends are filling up, but I'm sure I could squeeze you in somewhere.

 

[grantizzle]

Im open every weekend except the weekend before the 4Th.

 

[RedBean25]

Lets tentatively plan for the 9th of July. Sound good?

 

[grantizzle]

Sounds awesome. its in my calendar.

 

[PTRider]

I need help with a valve job....

I think you mean a check of the valve clearances. If any are out of spec, you'll need to do a valve clearance adjustment by changing the shims--I had to change one shim out of eight on my Strom. In olden days a valve job meant to remove the heads and regrind the valves and seats.

 

[RedBean25]

I have the shim kit too from when I checked mine. If you are feeling adventurous we could do that first, then warm the bike up and do the TBS. will need most of the day if you do though. I can bring my stuff to your place. just let me know what you want done.

 

[grantizzle]

I have the shim kit too from when I checked mine. If you are feeling adventurous we could do that first, then warm the bike up and do the TBS. will need most of the day if you do though. I can bring my stuff to your place. just let me know what you want done.

TBS is most necessary. a valve clearance check would be awesome, but i don't want to take over your whole saturday. the TBS is the only thing holding me back from getting my dyno tune done.

I am more than happy to come to you. I'll even bring beverages and buy lunch.

 

[RedBean25]

Ok. TBS it is. I'll confirm after the holiday that we are on and give you directions via PM.

 

[grantizzle]

well, RedBean25 (Craig) and I (mostly Craig) got the throttle bodies synched....and the idle adjusted, it was way below what it needed to be... and the throttle cables adjusted.... and the secondaries adjusted....

A HUGE thank you to Craig and his expert knowledge and tools. Very helpful.

On with the pics!

gettin after it...

throttle bodies before the sync...

and after....

then I went home and flushed the clutch fluid...

the brakes looked the same.

After a quick trip to the grocery store (honey-do list), i got to mount my pelican 1550.

custom mounting system. very rare.

i applied some HP increasing stickers to the pelican and called it a day.

 

[RedBean25]

Well done sir. now you know the sync is a piece of cake.