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2010 DOHC Valve Adjustment

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  • There has been some concern about valve adjustments on the new 2010 R1200 GS and RT, the job is very straight forward as show here. Head with the valve cover removed.

    There has been some concern about valve adjustments on the new 2010 R1200 GS and RT, the job is very straight forward as show here. Head with the valve cover removed.

  • Set the timing marks so they face each other.

    Set the timing marks so they face each other.

  • The valve clearance is easily checked between the cam and rocker arm.

    The valve clearance is easily checked between the cam and rocker arm.

  • To change setting, first remove shaft retaining clip.

    To change setting, first remove shaft retaining clip.

  • Slide arm off the shaft.

    Slide arm off the shaft.

  • Rocker arm with adjuster (called a semi-sphere by BMW, we found it hard to say) held here in place here just by oil tension.

    Rocker arm with adjuster (called a semi-sphere by BMW, we found it hard to say) held here in place here just by oil tension.

  • Rocker with adjuster removed (now you understand semi-sphere description).

    Rocker with adjuster removed (now you understand semi-sphere description).

  • Measuring adjuster, this is the same as the marking on the sphere - and the size BMW gives them in the part# description, very convenient. They sell for about $5.50 each and come in .05mm increments

    Measuring adjuster, this is the same as the marking on the sphere - and the size BMW gives them in the part# description, very convenient. They sell for about $5.50 each and come in .05mm increments

  • To assemble, place a dab of grease in the rocker arm

    To assemble, place a dab of grease in the rocker arm

  • Press adjuster into rocker.

    Press adjuster into rocker.

  • The grease will hold the adjuster in place for assembly

    The grease will hold the adjuster in place for assembly

  • Slide arm back into place and snap clip onto the shaft, valve one done – easy, right?

    Slide arm back into place and snap clip onto the shaft, valve one done – easy, right?

  • The inner rocker looks harder to do, check clearance first.

    The inner rocker looks harder to do, check clearance first.

  • Remove clip.

    Remove clip.

  • Push shaft back.

    Push shaft back.

  • Slide rocker arm the other way and off!   Measure and change adjuster as necessary. (per step#8)

    Slide rocker arm the other way and off! Measure and change adjuster as necessary. (per step#8)

  • Lower rocker back into place.

    Lower rocker back into place.

  • Hold rocker arm and...

    Hold rocker arm and...

  • Slide shaft back into place

    Slide shaft back into place

  • Replace shaft clip. How hard was that?

    Replace shaft clip. How hard was that?

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