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Old 03-17-2008, 12:42 PM   #1
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Valve Adjustment ??????????

Everyone on the VR forum keeps debating something called a valve adjustment. Anyone here know what they're talking about?



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Old 03-17-2008, 12:43 PM   #2
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Valve Adjustment ??????????

Not on a Nomad. they are hydraulic and self-adjusting.
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Old 03-17-2008, 12:46 PM   #3
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Not on a Nomad. they are hydrolic and self-adjusting.
I know, I was just playin around. I love not having to debate this issue like they do over there. I LOVE my Nomad!!
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 12:47 PM   #4
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By the way, thanks for killin the joke. :)
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 02:18 PM   #5
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I've been asked dummer ?'s One never know..........
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Old 03-17-2008, 02:25 PM   #6
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By the way, thanks for killin the joke. :)
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Not on a Nomad. they are hydrolic and self-adjusting.
Actually mine are hydraulic.
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Old 03-17-2008, 04:29 PM   #8
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I've been asked dummer ?'s One never know..........
You should write a book on all of them. Thanks for answering so mildly when you thought I was serious.
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 04:35 PM   #9
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Valve Adjustment ??????????

After I figure out how to spell hydraulic. LOL
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Old 03-17-2008, 05:15 PM   #10
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After I figure out how to spell hydraulic. LOL
That's what proofreader and editors are for.LOL
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 05:55 AM   #11
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We are SOOOO lucky to have hydraulic lifters on the Nad.
 
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Old 03-20-2008, 08:52 PM   #12
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HOW TO ADJUST THE VALVE

 
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Old 03-20-2008, 09:36 PM   #13
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Valve Adjustment ??????????

Does anyone know where I can get a left-handed wrench to remove the left-handed (reverse) threaded grip cap on the left handlebar?
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I think Nico has it right now....
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Old 03-21-2008, 06:04 AM   #15
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Can I get on the list for it when available.:)
 
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