I'm planning to leave for Mexico on the 19th (if it stops raining). My ST1300 has 55,000 miles on it. I have all plastic off for other reasons.
I suppose I should check valve clearance before I go, but:
1) If I find a tight valve, then I know it will be at least 2 weeks before I can get the right shim
2) Putting the cams back in the right spot will be about the limit of my vision/ability
3) The bike sounds okay
4) What's the real danger of taking a trip with a tight valve?
5) The psycho-sexual/emotional well being of this is...am I better off going while knowing I have a tight valve, or living in ignorance and trusting to god!?
I suppose I should check valve clearance before I go, but:
1) If I find a tight valve, then I know it will be at least 2 weeks before I can get the right shim
2) Putting the cams back in the right spot will be about the limit of my vision/ability
3) The bike sounds okay
4) What's the real danger of taking a trip with a tight valve?
5) The psycho-sexual/emotional well being of this is...am I better off going while knowing I have a tight valve, or living in ignorance and trusting to god!?