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CBR650F Valve Check

M.L.

2014
CBR650F ABS
Jul 9, 2019
Hi All!

...have a 2014 CBR650F, w/16,000 miles, was told by dealer x 4 a 'valve check.' He printed-out everything needing 2b done.

I don't have an owner's manual/maintenance schedule, bought bike used.

...thoughts on valve check?
 

M.L.

2014
CBR650F ABS
Jul 9, 2019
Yup, 16,000 miles is the major service including valve check.

Your call, your bike, I’d do it.
Morning!

I'm gonna do it...they 4got 2 order whatever they needed 2 do 'valve check' yesterday, guy was very apologetic (usual dealer/mechanic), but said mechanic listened 2 it, sounded ok, & recommended getting done after next few oil changes...I'll probably do it next service or b4.

...tks!
 

zirgs

2014
CBR650F ABS
Aug 22, 2014
Connecticut, USA
Riding Since
2013
Valve checks are the most complicated of the preventative maintenance procedures, but it is doable at home if you have tools, secure space, patience, and time.

Here's a video that shows exactly what's involved:

 

ducatiman

Vendor
2019
CBR650R
Jul 27, 2019
New York
Valve clearance maintenance (checks/adjusts) come with the territory, part of ownership, strongly suggested to do at printed factory maintenance interval guidelines. Don't "blow it off". But in the end...your bike to do as you please.
 

Nigelrodger

2019
CB650R
Nov 15, 2020
Riding Since
1974
Not sure about the cb650r , but owning 2 other recent hondas (2010vfr 1200 and 2014 valkyrie) i checked clearance on both bikes at about 25 k miles and both were in spec. Talked to a honda mechanic that told me he rarely sees honda valve clearance out of spec. And yes, its fairly easy to check, so best to at least do the check before a visit to honda .
 
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