Some work at the RSV

[roland]

Last week I fixed the lousy synchronisation of the RSV. It was only possible with the Morgan Carbtune II. Took me 3 hours to get all carbs in a row. Don't turn the sync screws to much in either direction and keep an eye at the idle speed during synchronisation. Also rev the throttle after turning the screws a few times. It is very important to find the right point. Now the bike is running great without "shooting" on everybody.

Also did change all hydraulic lines to steel braided lines. It is also a good idea for the clutch. I makes a big difference in handling the clutch with the new lines and the new fluid. Don't forget the rubber hydraulic lines should be changed after max. five years. They get weak over the times.

[Yamamoose]

Roland: How many beers did you have before doing the synchronization??? I can do mine in about 15 minutes, it is good practice to do it about every 6 months for best performance and fuel economy! Carb synch's are like sex, the more you do it, the easier it is!!!!

[roland]

I agree with You, it's quite easy when it's not too bad synched. The two times before it was done in 10 minutes. But the third time I turned too much screws. Let me turn Your screws at the carbs and You will be impressed how long a good synchronisation could need. ;D ;D ;D Believe me I will turn the screws only a little bit in future and always one after another.

[bunnie]

okay inform me; what tools do you use?

[roland]

Hi, Bunnie!

I heard that You also made your way home safe. Fine that all are now back at home. After I had done my work at the bike we wanted to ride down again to meet you somewhere. But to less time (sigh).

For the carb sync I use the Morgan Carbtune II and two long screwdrivers (cross and flat). If You have a speedo than better to find the right rpm of the motor but not really necessary. You have to find the 3 screw where you can sync the carbs. There is a good description in the Tech Archive of the Venturers.org with pics. Much better as the description in the service book. More is not necessary and it's done in 10 to 15 Minutes if you don't turn the screws as much as I have done. ;D

www.carbtune.com

www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002010&id=166

Greetings also to Jolanda and your kids
Ruth and Roland

[bunnie]

will do
I wonder if there is something about the valve clearance too.
Like to do that myself.
Do you do it?

oh btw; I ordered the set; thx

[roland]

Hi, Bunnie!

The valve clearance should be done during the winter time. Because the Valve clearance is adjusted by shims, You have to order the shims by your dealer. This can take time. And You have to check before what shims you need.

Had checked the valve clearance two times at my VFR before at 30000 km and there was no adjustment necessary. In worsest case the valve clearance is too big but this is better as too small. More important is the idle speed. You have to adjust it after every turn at the carburetors adjustment screws and rev the throttle two or three times.

The Morgan carbtune is a good investment instead of taking the bike to the dealer.

Greetings
Roland

[bunnie]

I do want to check the valve clearance since I am hearing a tick.
do you have the specs for the clearances?
Further more I'm thinking of installing a speedometer for the engines speed and a oil temp. meter.
Any info on that is also welcome.

[roland]

This "clicking" is also heard by many american members but it's not be heard after the engine was running for a while. May be this is caused by the oil circuit. I have the specs in the repair manual. I will scan the sites and mail it to You.

I also have a speedo lying around but not installed yet. You have to attach one wire to the coil at the 3rd cylinder (right front) if my memory serves me correctly. But for this there was discussions in the board of venturers.org and should be some explanation in their tech pages. I will look for it and tell You. Hope I can do this today evening.

Greetings
Roland

[Nacho]

Hey, Bunnie, that "clicking" is pretty normal, specially when the engine is still cold and in neutral postion.

Once the engine warms up, the noise should disappear. Still, the noise of the engine should be different in neutral than in any other gear. That is normal too.

I checked my valves clearance when I reached 42.000 km and the dealer said they where just perfect and there were no need to adjust them. Now I have 120.000 km and I only made the valves adjustment once. And I can tell you that my Venture is the one running better in Spain (it must be the hands of the driver :-) ).

I hope I was of help.

Regards,

Nacho.

[bunnie]

@roland: take your time there is no rush

Nacho: this assures me that the clearance does not vary quick nor a lot.
however the tick seems to sound as a valve with to much clearance but it could also
be something else. It stays there cold or warm.
does not worry me much; I rather hear them tick then not hearing them.

[roland]

@ Bunnie:

You got mail!

Greetings
Roland

[bunnie]

u2

[winghunter]

Bunnie and Roland :

It was nice to hear the sounds of your RSV`s during our rides ;D ;D ;D ;D - so I could be assume all the time that your bikes are in a good condition

[roland]

This was only the wish for a solid cannon to keep some cage drivers out of the way! ;D ;D ;D