Checking the valve clearances on a Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R Motorbike

[@DavidStevenson-gw2eo]

Removing the tank is often difficult without a second pair of hand especially if it is full of fuel, I sometimes go out with a guy when he is busy to lend an old pair of hands, doing valve clearances out of the workshop is definitely a challenge when time is against you, it pays to have a full day when doing these.

[@gruntmax43]

I used to Sync my Gen1 & 2 Busa's throttlebodies using a Synchrometer 1 - 30 Kg/h. No need for the Suzuki Dealer.. 1300 GSXR. Fuel Pressure 3.0 bar. Injector: Standard. Idle Voltage: check with engine running. 1.22 to 1.24v. Idle Speed: 1350--1450rpm 7.0 - 7.5kg/ph. Cam Profiles: Standard. For High Lift Cams: Idle Speed: 1450 - 1500rpm 9.0 - 9.5kg/ph

[@faf4913]

Great job, a detailed video full of advice gained from experience. Keep in that way.

[@SX1000ninja]

Great vid Steve and rocker cover looked a pita 😡 I recall when you checked my valve clearance on my Super Tenere it was the exhaust valves that needed shimming. Thanks again and really enjoyed this one 👌🏻

[@tommoso55]

Very interesting, well done

[@stephencroft6481]

Thanks Steve very interesting

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chr11sf]

👍

[@japfourme381]

Great bloke, great work & great prices, what more can you ask for?!!

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for the kind words 👍

[@colfergusson4242]

Great video info thankyou, what would you say the complete job time was obviously this was a decent legth video but still with editing. Just to give me/us a timeframe on this type of job, have a great weekend 👍

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

That is a very difficult question to answer as there are so many variables. It all depends on the type of bike (fairing, tank airbox removal) and how many shims you need to check. Twin, triple, 4 cylinder etc. some bikes have 2 valves per cylinder, some 4 or even 5 valves. So you could have anything from 2 to 20 valves to check!! I would estimate for a modern 4 cylinder, 16 valve bike 3-4 hrs should cover the job. That’s for checking the shims and not adjusting by the way. You could need another couple of hours to adjust the shims, again depends how many need adjusting etc.

[@banditnev]

Steve have you ever done a Suzuki GSF1250 s bandit valve clearances and if so how hard was it?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Yes we have done Bandit clearances. Slightly different process as they are adjusted via screw and lock nut but the same principle to maintain the correct tolerance 👍

[@banditnev]

@@themobilemotorbikemechanic Steve the GSF 1250 has shims the 1200 bandit has screw and lock nuts which I have done on my previous bandit!

[@ABunchOfBusas]

Busa 隼

[@wokeybrokey8006]

Why don’t motorcycles not have hydraulic tappets ?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Space, there isn’t enough room on a motorbike engine