1) Well, the owner's manual stipulates every 20,000 Km / 12,000 miles for "Check valve clearance."Hello Ive done 16,000 km on the scooter and the engine seems a bit noisy. Oil and filters changed regularly. What kms should the valve check be done? anyone done this themselves? any photos?
Cheers in advance
Neil
How old is too old?1) Well, the owner's manual stipulates every 20,000 Km / 12,000 miles for "Check valve clearance."
2) Here's page 282 of the PDF shop manual I bought, which, after a quick look, seems to be the only relevant page:
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Whether or not that helps you out with this, if you'll be doing your own maintenance you probably ought to get a manual. See this thread I started last year:
Bought PDF Shop Manual For C 400 GT on eBay
If anyone's interested, I received a thumb drive with the C 400 GT shop manual a couple of days ago. This is the one I bought, via eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133967057090 (If the link becomes obsolete at some point, the heading is "BMW C 400 GT K08 WORKSHOP C400GT SERVICE MANUAL ON USB,"...www.bmw-scooters.com
That's all I got.
(I haven't done this, with only 5,000 miles on my '22 C 400 GT. Plus, I've decided that I'm too old for this sort of thing, so will be letting the dealer mess with this, when the time comes.)
I’m 75.How old is too old?
You’re just getting started.I’m 75.
Your only a boy! Get stuck stuck into the job. Your very lucky, im much older than you but I don't know what 'valves' are.I’m 75.
You’re just getting started.
Thanks for the words of encouragement, folks.Your only a boy! Get stuck stuck into the job. Your very lucky, im much older than you but I don't know what 'valves' are.
You'll get no help from me: I wear custom-molded, in-the-ear, hearing aids off the bike, and custom-molded, silicone, earplugs on the bike. So my hearing is pretty bad, and with the earplugs it's even less (trying to preserve what's left of my hearing)....
I have just bought a new C400GT, but I have to say, I am less than happy with the engine noise. Some people say the engine
sound is the character of the bike, but not me, IT'S NOISY.
...
My savior is those little foam type earplugs. They are the most effective item sound muffler on earth.
I don’t yet own a C400 but did not find the engine noisy during the test rides. I’m not dismissing your opinion on the noise by any means, just a different experience on my end. I’m with you. I like a quiet bike, especially if it is a scooter.I have a bit of a 'hang-up' about engine noise.
It seems some people can't spend enough to get the loudest exhaust note, whilst I enjoy a smooth quite bike.
A few years ago I bought a brand new 2019 F850 GS, but sold it very quickly due to the engine noise which was a metalic
sort of 'rattle'. Before I sold it, I tried different engine oils and was disappointed with the dealers promise it would become
less noisy as it was run in. Nonsense!
I have just bought a new C400GT, but I have to say, I am less than happy with the engine noise. Some people say the engine
sound is the character of the bike, but not me, IT'S NOISY.
Now I have rationalised some, I tell myself, "The engine is noisy, but otherwise it's a great bike". I think this is called, self-deception?
My savior is those little foam type earplugs. They are the most effective item sound muffler on earth.
Thanks for the words of encouragement, folks.
I still like to ride, anyway, even if I've given up "wrenching." Here's six minutes of my afternoon today (it was too chilly for my tastes this morning) -- why did the goose cross the road (5:37)?
As it turns out, I do have a vintage TourMaster "Synergy" heated liner.Bill,
You should consider purchasing a heated jacket liner. I purchased one last year for $200CDN
It’s given me the courage to go out riding when it’s as cold as 3C or 37F.
It’s definitely the best purchase for me.
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