pilot screw setting

[tony.mon]

(tight walves on front cylinder from lack of maintainace i would assume)

Another quite likely explanation is that the bike's had a CCT failure, been rebuilt (maybe with timing 180 out- you'll have to pull it apart to find out) and then the repairer has rebuilt it with new valves and head gasket but hasn't had the correct shims available, and just stuck the old ones back in.

I've stripped a fair few of these engines, and they don't usually go out of tolerance, valve clearance-wise.
Obviously they are designed to be working most efficiently with the clearances in the middle of the tolerance range, but CCT's introducing pistons to valves apart, the clearances don't seem to tighten more than .01-.03, IMHO.
Depends on how the engine's treated. I guess.

[TUG]

So if i take it apart at the end of the month where can i get shims ASAP? i dont want to be without my bike for long as other than my push bike its my only transport as the weather is being a sh1t.

[tony.mon]

Some dealers stock them, some don't.

You can get a service pack consisting of a goodly assortment, but it costs stupid money.

I just make sure that when I know I need some I have another form of transport and the nearest dealer that stocks them is open.
Trouble is. you have to strip and measure before you know what sizes you need, so just ring your local Honda dealer and ask if they have a good assortment in stock.
Occasionally dealers do an exchange service.

HTHelps
Tony

[TUG]

I work at a dealership. so that wont be a problem.

[tony.mon]

That's why I was confused by your question....

So if i take it apart at the end of the month where can i get shims ASAP? .

[TUG]

I was just wondering if i could walk in and get some from somewhere but it doesn't matter, i'll order up a jet kit and then take the engine apart, the only thing i dont know what to do is order some APE CCT or do the stopper mod?