How many rockers for me?

moto748 · 25-Oct-2004, 14:23

OK , my 748E has gone in for main service today (38500 miles). I've explicitly asked for the rockers to be checked out. To my certain knowledge the shims have never been changed either (it has been properly serviced at the correct intervals by people who know what they're doing, though).

Whassa betting?

I'm quite optimistic myself; the bike runs fine, and the oil has been carefully examined at each change. If it needs more than one rocker I'll be very disappointed.

Steve M · 25-Oct-2004, 14:32

Mate, I hope it's none, it's what you deserve for putting that many miles on it.

keefer · 25-Oct-2004, 14:46

what oil do you run ?

moto748 · 25-Oct-2004, 19:09

Quote:

Originally posted by keefer
what oil do you run ?

Motul 300W 15/50 fully synth.

keefer · 25-Oct-2004, 19:40

two then.

moto748 · 25-Oct-2004, 19:48

Well you'll be the first to know, keefer!

Towards the end of the week, I expect.

Does my oil choice not meet with your approval, then?

[Edited on 25-10-2004 by moto748]

Totto · 25-Oct-2004, 19:58

Quote:

Originally posted by moto748
Towards the end of the week, I expect.

Does my oil choice not meet with your approval, then?

[Edited on 25-10-2004 by moto748]

We will find out if the oil is what the bike needs at the end of the week

Hope you have no rockers but thats being hopeful

marksduc748 · 25-Oct-2004, 20:58

wow thats some miles!! I will go for 4 depending when it was last serviced.

Robbie · 25-Oct-2004, 23:34

Last owner put 26500 miles on my 748. Pulled the heads last winter. Only needed one rocker surprisingly. I'm tempted never to investigate again, it can only get worse.

moto748 · 27-Oct-2004, 20:53

Well I just got a text telling me,

And the result is......

One opening rocker only.

I suppose I can't complain!

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25-Oct-2004, 14:32	#2
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto Mate, I hope it's none, it's what you deserve for putting that many miles on it. Reply

25-Oct-2004, 14:46	#3
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin what oil do you run ? Reply

25-Oct-2004, 19:40	#5
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin two then. Reply

25-Oct-2004, 19:48	#6
moto748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,385 Join Date: Apr 2004 Well you'll be the first to know, keefer! Towards the end of the week, I expect. Does my oil choice not meet with your approval, then? [Edited on 25-10-2004 by moto748] Reply

25-Oct-2004, 20:58	#8
marksduc748 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 410 Join Date: Mar 2004 Mood: me in a mood? NEVER! wow thats some miles!! I will go for 4 depending when it was last serviced. Reply

25-Oct-2004, 23:34	#9
Robbie Registered Forum User Posts: 40 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SW Scotland Mood: Variable Last owner put 26500 miles on my 748. Pulled the heads last winter. Only needed one rocker surprisingly. I'm tempted never to investigate again, it can only get worse. Reply

27-Oct-2004, 20:53	#10
moto748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,385 Join Date: Apr 2004 Well I just got a text telling me, And the result is...... One opening rocker only. I suppose I can't complain! Reply