Sprint GT Valve Clearances

I've not done it yet, I plan that for next year, but started to look at the process.
Yes cams need to be removed, that also means the timing needs to be correctly reset.
The Haynes manual may help.

 

Definitely shims-under-bucket so cams need to come out for any adjustment.

However, my 2009 ST has had 3 checks by me and all clearances still within spec.

Is this the first check or just the first for you?

 

Mileage is all that matters for valve checks. An engine set up and then not used for 100 years would still be in spec!

 

Hi Aidan, the jobs really straightforward if you have a reasonable mechanical skill level, that said I am saying this from a personal point of view as a technician in a previous life, the cams have to be removed first before you can adjust any clearances, however it is very rare that many machines require their valve clearance adjusting, it is easy to check them to assertain if any adjustment is indeed needed. You say your machine has done 10,000 miles, I doubt very much any will be out of tolerances. Have a look on the Bikers Toolbox web site there is a useful chart for shim checking, more importantly if you sell the machine you have written evidence of completing the clearance check that looks a little more professional, if you are friendly with a local bike shop they may lend you shims, I say this as when checking any that may require re shimming you'd have them to hand rather than faffing about ordering them in from Triumph, often though it's only ever an odd one that's out, the ones I have had to adjust are extreamly few, and then only because the owner has been constantly red lining their machine in the lower gears. I guess you have the tools, micrometer, torque wrench etc etc. Hope this helps and ride safe all.