Hey Buddy, attention to detail spot on as always . I have to confess although I've done this many many times,since I have my buddy with his own shop I get him to do them now..respect due Sir 👍🏻☮❤
Cheers buddy! I weirdly quite like doing these...although I suspect all this work is delaying tactics to avoid unwrapping and modifying the wiring loom on the bonnie america!!!! 😂😂😂
From your social media post the other day when you were talking about frustration, I thought you were going to say the clearance was wrong after, but you did a great job as usual!
Nicely done JC ! 806 Tang has a link on his shim worksheet video for printing off. Keep them coming mate . We exchanged a number of emails several nears ago . I've just made an engine mount ignition relocation bracket, I can send you some pics and parts and dimension details if you're interested . I had the Motone cradle bolt mount bracket fitted but wanted to refit the crash bars .so had to move it .
It's a small world!! 806 Tang was stationed near my town years ago!!! Really spooky you mention the ignition mount!! I was working on the wiring yesterday and in order to keep the ignition wiring un molested (the america loom is shorter) I was going to mount on the engine!!!! I saw one on the rh side but the pipes mean i'd get burnt fingers!! I'm looking at clutch side. I'd be interested to see yours though mate!!
@@johnnycactus0 It was 806 Tang's videos that made me pull my finger out and tackle the shim replacement . I like his thorough , straightforward approach . The last I heard from him , he was back in the States , sorting out his space for bikes and he was going to start uploading to his channel again , let's hope so . I'll send you an email with the ignition mount pics and details .
Here's an on-line tool for calculating the shims for Triumphs: www.agbuzz.com.au/valve/valve3/Triumph_Valve_Shim_Calculator.htm Takes the mistakes out of the calculating, assuming you punch in the correct measurements ;-)
I need to do this. I just checked the valves on an 07 Bonnie I just picked up. There's a couple that are right on the edge of the limit. I'd feel better if they were more in the middle of the specs. What does the small tool you slide into the gear do exactly?
BTW, hope that wasn't a K&N 205 welded-nut type oil filter box on your work bench?!? Those filters are notorious for failing at the nut weld points. Many reports of them failing on T-Rat forum. One Bonne guy found his engine light on, pulled over to find rear wheel fully coated in oil, dripping out the weld points. Engine later found to be fully damaged. K&N ultimately paid for a new engine and launched a filter recall. But even the newer ones are still failing. Not worth the risk to me.
It is! - it was the one that came with the oil/filter set. I'm not keen but more with the fact that it hangs lower than usual which is a pain on the lift! I remember they had and issue a few years ago with a recall but didn't know it was still a problem...I'll keep an eye on it!!!
@@johnnycactus0 problem is when they go, you dont get warning, oil loss is pretty rapid as the filter is on high pressure side. I just dont get the point of the weld nut. They state it should only be used for removal, not installing filter. Can you think of any other hex nut in the world that must only be used in one direction? Even when folks follow that requirement they still have failures. A marketing ploy that can lead to serious problems.
@@TornadoCAN99 yep- it's pretty pointless really and just leads to problems...you only need to do a filter up by hand and use a bloomin' filter wrench to get it off!! surely it would be cheaper for them to manufacture without the hex!!??
hi there- i usually just use as is. maybe a light wipe with clean engine oil. you could use hylomar or some 'liquid gasket' to help stick it in place- it can keep falling off when you re install- or a few small blobs of grease does the trick.
@@johnnycactus0 I'll check those products. I'm changing the gasket because I had some oil leaking so it's crucial for me to seal it properly. Thanks for the suggestion ;)
@@crazyRyoga in theory it should seal perfectly as long as the faces aren't damaged and it's tightened to spec with a fresh gasket. you shouldn't really need anything extra. one thing too check is the cam cover sealing washers- replace them and make sure you get the latest version of the part!!! the old ones were linked to leaks...
@@johnnycactus0 Yes, I ordered the 4 washers yesterday at my triumph dealer and I used the code T1260309 that I found on WorldOfTriumph for my bonnie carb, they should be good...I hope. Thank you!
