4-stroke Valve Adjustment Intervals?

[xcsp]

I have found the valve adjustment interval for the 4-stroke sled engines vary, and surprised that Arctic Cat recommends a 5k miles check/adjustment, seems low compared to the rest.

From what I could find Doo recommends it at 12.5k mile, and Yamaha is 20K+.

Anyone care to comment on what the cost is for this service on any of the sleds?

 

[whitedust]

No idea since no where near 20K miles on my Yamaha. Best to call your brand dealer see what they say?

 

[groomerdriver]

A friend had 6K on his 07 Z1 and had it done. It needed it and it wasn't cheap...like $250 + he needed a $300 sensor which was a PITA to find...and it cost him a week+ of riding.

My Vector has just over 10K on it and it runs like new. Never have touched anything on the engine except that carbs, plugs and exhaust donuts.

 

[lvr1000]

Did the Wife's '07 Jag at 5000+ miles. I had one exhaust valve tight. Luckily for me I went next size shim then what was recommended, put it right in the middle of tolerance. Since I was in there, I put them all in the middle; 6 adjusted. I believe most of the settling will happen in the first 5000 miles. Took me 12 hours, no manual no outside instructions.

When I did my '09 turbo, much easier, no stupid airbox to fight with (2 hours alone). 6 hours but no adjustments needed because Cat opened up the tolerances.