Valve Clearance Check and Shim Replacement on a Triumph Bonneville

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A 4K step-by-step how-to video on how to measure your valve clearances and replace shims on a Triumph Bonneville 2012 SE. This maintenance is easy as long as you are careful to replace bolts where they came from and to cover up engine holes so that no parts fall into the engine.

5 Sections
0:10 Bike Disassembly
1:41 Valve Clearance Measurements with Feeler Gauges
2:42 Camshaft and Shim Removal
5:04 Shim Replacement and Camshaft Installation
6:49 Bike Reassembly

Link to Shim Size Calculator:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Torque Specifications
Valve Cover Bolts: 14nm
Oil Feed Pipe Bolts: 8nm
Camshaft Holder Bolts: 10nm
Spark Plugs: 20nm

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