valve lash adjustment on 84 vf700f

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    what is the trick guys? i couldnt manage to weesil in a 15 thousands feeler guage. what is the trick for adjusting the lash...
     
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    shouldn't the proper clearance be more like 4-6 thousanths??? No wonder 15 won't go !!
     
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    Yes .015 should not fit. Use two .005 gauges at a time. Adjust each valve separately and check with both gauges installed sliding one at a time.
     
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    ah i was reading my clymer book incorrectly..the book states
    intake .012(.005in.)
    exhuast . 012(.005in.)
    Thanx guys..
     
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