Valve Adjustments- a few more questions

[tnvatdreamland]

Ok, for all you guys/gals that are doing your own valve adjustments, I have a few more questions before I crack open a 2005 750.

1. Is the clearance values the same on the 600 as it is for 750? The manual I downloaded from this site is for the 600.

2. The manual states rotate the engine using a 19mm wrench on the crankshaft nut. Is the crankshaft bolt exposed during this procedure? And if not, what is the best way to turn the engine over to get the lobes where you need them??

3. Tank removal.... If the gas line is dis-connected below the vacuum valve, the remaining gas in the tank should not leak out, SHOULD IT?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have looked through a lot of post and do not see much for an actual photo documentation of this procedure. I hope to document this extensively to post up for everyone else that would like to see this done for themselves.

[arsenic]

take the signal generator cover off and the crankshaft nut is right there, turn it clockwise. And no the gas will not leak out.

[steves]

The valve clearances should be marked on one of the frame plates... that should clear up any issues...

Yes, removing the right side cover exposes the bolt in question. Make sure you have the plugs out when you are rotating the enigne, and that it's not in gear.

How to: http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/katana/trinc/valve.htm

[arsenic]

yeah, that's the best write up you will find. The clearance should be on a frame plate on the left side, while your siting on the bike, by the steering stem.

[arsenic]

okay, these are the valve clearance for a PRE 98 750.
IN - .004 - .006 inches
EX - .007 - .009 inches

[reconstyle]

I think all the oil cooled, screw type valve, suzuki motors have the same clearance, do they not?

[arsenic]

I don't know, it's very possible. The 88-91 Katana 600, which is screw type valve adjusters is different. It's .004-.006 on both EX and IN

[reconstyle]

hmm, well, guess my assumption was wrong then, I know the bandits are the same at the 98+ kats.

[FloridaKat]

My 05' 750 valve clearance values were done using the 98+ 600 Suzuki service manual. Yep...the same.

Crankshaft bolt is exposed during the entire process (although technically, the socket head covers the actual bolt/nut combination).

Make sure you are in neutral and no spark plugs in the cylinders.

Do a search for valve clearance with my name; I believe CP and I posted some photos over a year ago when we did my bike.