[a65fc]

I have a 2010 street triple 675 its done 60,000 kms now, does it need the valve shims checked? I have never
ridden it hard never got it to its redline . What are your thoughts.

 

[Bat-1]

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: it depends.

You're obviously past the recommended check interval. But it's just a check. There's a chance you do the work (or pay the $$$) and find everything is fine, effectively having wasted the time/money (but finding all good is still a relief because checking is fairly easy, swapping shims not so much).

For the last 20 years or so I've always skipped the first check on my bikes (all brands) without consequence.

I generally won't check them now if the bike is showing no starting or performance issues (the most likely thing is tight exhaust valves which lead to hard starting).

I street ride only, don't race, and have multiple bikes that I change frequently so don't wrack up high mileage on any one machine.

I think it comes down to how much this 'peace of mind' is worth to you and how long you intend to keep the bike.

 

[Renboy]

I can't remember off hand, but I think those checks are supposed to be done every either 12k kms or 18k kms. They're not always out of spec, but at this point I can all but guarantee that your exhaust valves will be too tight. You may want to consider the cam chain as well at that mileage.

 

[a65fc]

I recently rang the local triumph dealer and asked them the cost to do this, their reply $1300. I bought the bike 6 years ago for $4200 I don't think its worth doing.

 

[Bat-1]

I recently rang the local triumph dealer and asked them the cost to do this, their reply $1300. I bought the bike 6 years ago for $4200 I don't think its worth doing.

That's the problem right there, service has gotten so expensive it's hard to justify doing "checks."

This isn't really a safety issue so worst case scenario you drop a valve and ruin the top end of the motor (or possibly all of it). You can buy a running 675 motor any day for $1k.

And out of the frame it's easy to check the valves

 

[Renboy]

That's the problem right there, service has gotten so expensive it's hard to justify doing "checks."

This isn't really a safety issue so worst case scenario you drop a valve and ruin the top end of the motor (or possibly all of it). You can buy a running 675 motor any day for $1k.

And out of the frame it's easy to check the valves

The problem with that is if he's going to the dealer for a valve check, he's definitely going there for an engine swap. At which point the cost will skyrocket.

OP, do you not have a friend that's mechanically inclined? Or a shop other than a dealer you trust?

 

[a65fc]

Thanks for your replies I can do the work myself to check the valves. If the valve lets go before I get around to doing it I have another motor out of a 2009 street with 11000 kms on it. The main thing I wanted to know was whether it should be looked at because of the mileage.

 

[Renboy]

If there's no cost other than a couple hours of time, then there's no reason to not check them. Way quicker and cheaper than an engine swap.