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592 views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  MickeyMoto 
#1 ·
Recently purchased a 2018 R1200R LC. Looking forward to getting out on it.

Forum appears very informative, so if I do have any problems I'll know where to look.

Also have an air head, so adjusting valve clearances may be a test!
 
#2 ·
Welcome, Mickey.
You’re unlikely to be tested too much adjusting the valves on your new LC. Unless ridden very hard, the clearances normally open up about a thou of an inch in the first 40,000km or so and that’s it.
I adjusted mine for the first time at the 120,000km service only because I’d bought a shim kit sone while back in anticipation. Clearances closer to the tight end will make the engine a bit quieter though.
Cheers
Mark
 
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