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Offline Motorhobo

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Re: second gear slippage question - 90 k75
« Reply #25 on: August 25, 2016, 02:22:33 PM »
How're the valves looking on your 200k bike, Chaos? Original engine still, original top end, and some clearance left still?
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1994/1995 K75 ABS Frankenbike: original engine 136k miles, frame from Gary Weaver (RIP), 173k miles -- Current Odometer: 198k miles
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Offline The Dude

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Re: second gear slippage question - 90 k75
« Reply #26 on: August 25, 2016, 02:45:25 PM »
Quote from: Motorhobo on August 25, 2016, 02:22:33 PM
How're the valves looking on your 200k bike, Chaos? Original engine still, original top end, and some clearance left still?
I recently checked my shims and have at least 0.5 mm of shim reduction potential left after 160,000 miles.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: second gear slippage question - 90 k75
« Reply #27 on: August 25, 2016, 03:46:59 PM »
Quote from: Motorhobo on August 25, 2016, 02:22:33 PM
How're the valves looking on your 200k bike, Chaos? Original engine still, original top end, and some clearance left still?

All original, some of the intakes still have their original shims I think.  Last adjustment I replace 2 exhaust valves, don't remember exactly but not close to running out of clearance yet.  Usually that's only a problem if they run tight for too long.  Did replace the shift drum and shift forks around 100k, early transmissions had bad heat treatment or some issue there. 
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Offline allisonmo2

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Re: second gear slippage question - 90 k75
« Reply #28 on: August 25, 2016, 03:50:06 PM »
i was aware of the mileage, but not too concerned, if that makes sense. 10k/year does mean it is ridden. always a good sign. no worries....the hunt continues......
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