cylinder head cover

[Jerkeife]

hello all...i have never had the cylinder head cover off a motorcycle so i wasnt sure if this was normal or not but when i removed it there was carbon build up on part of the cover but not all, would this mean that i need valve adjusting? i took a couple of pics so yall could c what i mean, thanx for the input

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/kweef1989/000_0001-1.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/kweef1989/000_0002-1.jpg

[yellowsuzi]

that llooks exacly like mine did i know i am probaly not right at all but mabey some exaust gets by the valves

[md86]

You got tiny feet .
Just spray the thing down with some brake cleaner and wipe it off . I wouldn't worry TERRIBLY about it . Unless you're abusing/neglecting the bike , or using REALLY crappy oil or something .

[Newbie2it]

LMFAO,

MD, only you would take note on the size of his feet, Thats friken hilarious.

[arsenic]

WOW, those are either really small feet or friggin huge pants

[diavolo]

Kweef, that darkened residue is from an overheat at some point - or close to it. Nothing major, probably due to extended idling in traffic during the warmer months. As stated above, just clean up the cover, check the valves and use a good quality oil and stock oil filter. It wouldn't hurt to also add a magnet - contact CP for one for a little extra insurance.

[GregS]

That's oil residue that has burned. It's probably not abnormal but reflects on the kind of oil you use or how often you change it. What brand / weight / type of oil are you using?

[Jerkeife]

first off i have a size 13 shoe and my pants are jsut long lol anyways i dont know what type of oil was in it before cuz i jsut purchased the bike but ill just clean it off and when i tear it apart next winter i will c what it looks like, what oil would you reccomend?

[md86]

Something without the friction modifiers most car oils have nowadays is usually good .

[Jerkeife]

hmm so what im gettin is that there could b multiple causes...ill have to find some good oil and avoid traffic lol

[Kfreak]

Castrol 4 stroke oil. 10/40. At least he has socks on. You could have been looking at grody toe nails. I'm against open toe shoes. That's just gross.

[Jerkeife]

At least he has socks on.

heck ur lucky i was wearin pants lol

[Kfreak]

[md86]

Hey hey hey , this is a family friendly biker forum .