Task #19 - Valve Inspection / Adjustment - Honda VT750DC ACE Service Interval And Recommended Maintenance Manual

Honda VT750DC ACE

Task #19 - Valve Inspection / Adjustment

NOTE: Inspect and adjust the valve clearances while the engine is cold (below 35°C or 95°F).
Inspecting and adjusting the valve clearances is probably the most difficult task that a regular ACE owner
might attempt on their own. Any owner that has a basic aptitude for maintenance and doesn't mind spending a
day tearing their bike down can do this task and the biggest benefit is that it will save a hefty fee from the
dealer. Most bike shops, if they do the job properly, will charge at least 2 hours shop labor, if not more. If you
are going to do this yourself, then expect to take around 4 to 5 hours. Also, you will need a good work area
with lots of room to lay out the parts you need to disassemble. As for tools, you will need the basic kit that is
included with the bike, as well as a couple of special tools just for this job. They are a feeler gauge and a 4mm
open end wrench for the tappets, or a special tool built for the job.
Required Tools:
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Wrenches - 4mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
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Sockets - 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
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Allan Keys - 22mm Hex (5/32" Hex), 5mm Hex
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Feeler Gauge Set
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Needle Nose Pliers
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Philips Screwdriver
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Slotted Screwdriver
Step 1: Prepare the bike:
Park your bike on a flat surface on it's side stand where you can work uninterrupted for 4-6 hours. Also, it
would be good to lay out a piece of cardboard or a workbench so you can lay the various parts down and keep
track of the hardware etc.
Start by removing the seat(s) and the side covers.
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