How To Check & Adjust Valve Clearances on a Triumph Daytona 675R

How To Check & Adjust Valve Clearances on a Triumph Daytona 675R - An Overly Detailed Guide

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In this video, we dive into the cylinder head of my 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R race bike to check the valve clearances, and to replace the timing chain for added peace of mind. This bike just just over 15,300 miles on it, and the last 3,000 have been on track. I did the initial check at the 12,000 mile mark, which is the normal valve service interval, but because this bike is only ridden hard, I thought it would be best to make sure everything is still in order during a gap in my racing schedule.
While this is a very long video, it goes over every detail I could think or related to this service. Be sure to budget an entire weekend or more if you're doing this job the first time, order as many parts and tools as you can ahead of time, and pick up a service manual!
If you found this video helpful, insightful, or just enjoyed it, please be sure to like this video and subscribe for more motorcycling content. Drop a comment below! Have you checked and adjusted valve clearances on a motorcycle before? If not, why? Let me know!
Thanks for watching, and I hope to catch you in the next one. ✌️
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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction, bike info, things you will need, getting started
8:14 - Fuel tank & bodywork removal, airbox anatomy & removal
14:30 - Throttle body, cam cover and timing cover removal, how an engine works
22:21 - How to check your valve clearances (also known as valve lash), how to remove the cam holder
34:24 - Removing the camshafts, how to adjust you valve clearances, how to calculate which shims you will need
39:57 - Replacing the cam chain
41:09 - How to reinstall the camshafts, set your timing, and reinstall the cam holder/retainer
50:11 - Reinstalling the cam cover, ignition coils, and airbag, checking to make sure it starts, reinstalling bodywork
57:08 - Closing thoughts
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Parts List, quantities required and Triumph Part Numbers (for VINs ending 381275 to 564947)
- Air filter (1) - T2208164
- Cam cover gasket (1) - T1261309
- Crank cover gasket (1) - T1260264
- Cam holder spark plug well o-rings (3) - T3600188
- Spark plugs (3) - T1290023
- Cam/timing chain (1) - T1142126
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@EtaParseids 5 ай бұрын

I cannot tell you how valuable this video is....well actually I can. Local shops wanted $135 an hour to do this on my bike. I have most of the tools already, so you saved me a TON of money and helped me build confidence in working on my own Triumph. (2016 Street Triple)

@hiimchad 4 ай бұрын

Glad you were able to save some money! Great work doing it yourself 👏

@michaelc4577 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a tip- instead of removing the throttle bodies, you can undo the bracket that holds the throttle cables to the throttle bodies. 2 Phillips head screws. This will give you enough clearance to remove the cam cover. Bracket in frame at 18:55

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I never thought to try that. Should short track the process next time I'm in there. Thank you! 🙂

@emanuelebruzzi9814 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@alexduey7868 6 ай бұрын

This method works just did it myself! thanks for the tip man.

@greyanaroth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this insanely detailed and amazing video on the valve check service and cam chain replacement! Props to you man.

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Anupam! Glad I can share my insights on jobs like this 🙂

@Bruno-sk6sr 6 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot guy for this video ! I rebuild my street triple engine and i had a lot of question about the procedure for the wedging. I found the answers on your video ;) Thanks

@tor4866 Жыл бұрын

One of the best Motorcycle DIY videos ever! I will do the 12k shim check myself on my ST 765RS, as I do not trust my local Triumph workshop after a couple of fuckups already. Shim kit ordered. This was exactly what I needed to know prior to the job! Thanx a bunch.

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 🙂

@mementomori4972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks allot man! That was the best tutorial I could find so far and all I needed to get the job done! You're amazing.

@hayleys1110 Жыл бұрын

Helping a lot! I've come back to this for reference a few times thanks. Doing a slight rebuild on my '09 street triple.

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

I'm delighted to hear that! 🙂 How is the rebuild going? What else are you servicing?

@slim-bobbilly4331 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Chad. Very helpful. You're a man of many talents! I scooped a high(ish) mileage Street 675 R I'll need to do this on. Thanks for posting the vid!

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and thanks for the compliment! Hope you enjoy the Streety, they're great bikes too 🙂

@user-gg1pv4of2s 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your hard work, great information sharing.❤

@hiimchad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Glad you appreciated the video 🙂✌️

@alexduey7868 6 ай бұрын

Awesome Video man my first time doing shim and bucket-style valves. All of mine were in spec for the first service interval despite several track days too.

@hiimchad 6 ай бұрын

That’s great! Do you also have a Daytona 675?

@alexduey7868 6 ай бұрын

@@hiimchad No, street triple RX but close enough!

@sylviachristopher1261 9 ай бұрын

Very nice content

@hiimchad 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@emanuelebruzzi9814 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful video! I haven't understood only if i can remove the chain without move the cams. I'll see another time, my english Is a Little bit bad :-) Thank you!

@hiimchad 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I tried to remove the chain without pulling the cams and couldn't figure it out. I don't think it's possible, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong! Thanks for watching 🙂✌️

@FeyFox Жыл бұрын

awesome video! Keep up the good work! this will help me so much because I need to basicly do the exact same on my 06 daytona :) Thinking of also getting a manual cct because I dont really trust my 25k mile old mechanical cct... how often do you need to adjust the tension after install? did you have to adjust it early because of the new timing chain breaking in? what is the procedure to adjust it? as I didnt really find an official manual by ape... sorry for those many questions :D Greetings from Germany Felix

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix! I highly recommend the APE CCT. It's very easy to adjust. With the engine at operating temp, I'll break the lock nut loose, but not adjust the plunger just yet. I'll then start the bike and apply some firm tightening pressure (clockwise) by hand with a thick glove on so as not to burn myself. The tensioner will slowly tighten. After it stops tightening by hand with firm pressure, I hold it in place, cut the engine, back it out 1/4 of a turn, and then tighten the lock nut. It did require a minor adjustment after the first weekend with the new chain, but it wasn't too loose that it wouldn't have been ok for another weekend or two. I'd recommend checking it every 3k miles with a mix of street and track use.

@drewmccurdy3595 5 ай бұрын

I've been working on wrecked project Daytona and finally got it back together and it's been a fantastic bike, but also neglected. This video was truly well done and extremely helpful and I can't thank you enough! Did you notice any change with a new cam chain in the bike?

@hiimchad 5 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful! Unfortunately the cam chain did not make a noticeable difference in terms of power, but it did give me some extra peace of mind, and that is invaluable if you ask me. 🙂

@benderb.rodriguez9573 4 ай бұрын

Hi, great video! I have a STR3 and I’m at the point where I’m about to replace the cam chain. Mine is a little off the timing mark as well. Question is, did you use that Triumph tool to keep the TDC? I feel like you didn’t, since you were going to adjust cams to get the dot and alignment maker exact. Any insight is appreciated. Cheers!

@hiimchad 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I did not use the tool. I ended up removing the cams to fit the new chain, couldn't see another way around it. From there, it isn't too hard to get the timing marks lined up properly, just takes a little time, patience and finesse.

@johnbourland5462 Жыл бұрын

I have the 675 Daytona r how hard is it to put the manual in and how do you adjust the manual because I’m thinking about replacing the hydraulic or should I leave the hydraulic and if I’m not racing

@jorgealvarez7070 Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Appreciate this tutorial 🙌 just one question, do you find necessary to loosen the cam sprocket screws at all and if so did you have to replace them? Thanks

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Jorge! There is no need to touch the bolts that secure the cam gears to the camshafts. I definitely wouldn't touch them, as bolting them back on incorrectly will alter your timing and potentially cause issues.

@kevinwilson2334 10 ай бұрын

Hi,great video, I keep watching it over, just about to do 12000 mile service on my 2008 675 triple. When you replaced the cam chain, would it be possible to remove either of the camshaft sprockets ? I`ve not had a triumph engine stripped before but have Suzuki and Honda

@hiimchad 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Do you mean would it be possible to remove the camshaft sprockets in order to get the chain off without having to remove the cam holder? My concern there would be the cams jumping time with no resistance against them, so I wouldn't recommend doing it that way.

@user-bb9vf9mm7x 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! This will help me so much. Unfortunately I was riding my 2013 675r and the timing chain came off while riding, I have not checked the damage yet but don't know where to start... removing the cam and replacing the chain? Rechecking valves and timing?

@hiimchad 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Sorry to hear about your bike. If I were in your situation, I would be pulling the cylinder head off to ensure the pistons and valves did not contact each other and cause serious damage. That said, if no damage was done, installing a new chain and ensuring everything is properly timed would get it running again. But, you could cause more damage if say a valve was bent or hit a piston. It would be a shame to get it down to the valves only to reassemble and find it is blown.

@user-bb9vf9mm7x 7 ай бұрын

@@hiimchad Thanks! yeah I am really bummed out and am considering just ordering a new engine, I have little experience diving this deep into engine work and don't really want to drop $$$$ on a shop to do it just to tell me it's blown as well. Really torn right now

@alitoroganan2442 3 ай бұрын

How'd you know the chains came off bro

@espltdm155 Жыл бұрын

Good music as well.

@hiimchad 11 ай бұрын

🎵🎶

@SB-cv7vd Жыл бұрын

Aprilia Tuono V4 12k valve check next👍

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I did not have the time for that and had it done at a shop. 🫠

@yasaymer6131 Жыл бұрын

Hey man so I’ve been searching if it is the case but when reinstalling the cams and timing them correctly with the intake lobes on cyl 1 be touching the Buckets and when you torque everything back on the valves with be open just a tad

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Hey Yasay! Hope you found the right answer already, but if I recall correctly, the cam lobes on cyl 1 (the leftmost cylinder closest to the stator) should be making some contact with both intake and exhaust buckets. It will look like they are pointed towards each other, but down slightly. That is top dead center (TDC). You can also double-check the timing marks on the cam gears, and be sure to triple check the timing mark on the crankshaft as I showed. The cam lobes should not be facing straight down, or perpendicular to the buckets, but they should be a bit past a 90-degree angle. I would recommend double-checking your shop manual. Hope all went well!

@yasaymer6131 Жыл бұрын

@@hiimchad yes thank you this video was so helpful while I was doing this job. I got everything timed out and she purring better than ever. I did end up having leftmost valves just a tad open with everything tightened down and idles perfect and bike runs mint Thank You!

@sparkthego Жыл бұрын

thx I might give mine a go. But with the clearance measurement, shouldn't you keep increasing feeler size until it doesn't fit to get the upper size, rather than just going by feel?

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

If the first feeler goes in easily, then yes, you want to keep going up until it doesn't slide in. The point I was trying to make is that if you have to force the gauge in, it's too thick. You should feel some resistance when inserting it, but it shouldn't get stuck. That's what I meant when I mentioned going by feel. Sorry if that wasn't clear. 😅

@sparkthego Жыл бұрын

@@hiimchad Ok seems to make sense now, if there is a fair bit of resistance i guess that means its "maxed out at the gauge" Anyway in the process of doing mine now (and making a video about it)

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

@@sparkthego exactly. If it is hard to get it in the clearance, it gets stuck after it’s in there and/or is difficult remove, the gauge is too thick. How’s it going so far?

@user-gg1pv4of2s 3 ай бұрын

I have a question, can I use blue antifreeze for a 2014 model 657 R?

@hiimchad 3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure. I run Redline Super Cool in my bike, which does not have antifreeze, but I also change it often and don't keep it in an area where it's at risk of freezing. I would recommend sticking to the manufacturer recommended coolant.

@michaelc4577 Жыл бұрын

Do the injectors and fuel rail come out with the throttle body as one piece?

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply on this, although it looks like you figured out a solution! But yes, the injectors and fuel rail will come out along with the throttle bodies. No need to remove them from the TBs.

@Trippy_2wheels 28 күн бұрын

Hi i have a question I hope you can answer please? I'm currently rebuilding my engine as my manual cam chain tensioner backed itself out and through all my timing out. I've decided to rebuild my engine and it's all going well so far! I have no idea what position each shim was in as I accidentally made the mistake of turning over the unit and they all fell out.... Stupid I know. As I don't know what was where, when I come to put it back together will I have to put everything back together just to check the clearances that will no doubt be out as I don't know which one went where. I don't want to have to put it all back together just to have to tear it apart again to change the shims. Didn't think of checking anything before taking it apart. It's my first time doing this as you can probably tell

@hiimchad 28 күн бұрын

Hi there! Kudos to you for taking on that job yourself. Unfortunately, if you did not keep track of where each shim was, I think the best thing you can do is exactly what you said. Throw it all back together, take measurements, then disassemble and move shims around as needed. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's the only way you'll be able to determine what needs to go where :/

@Trippy_2wheels 27 күн бұрын

@@hiimchad thanks, it all seems relatively straight forward until it gets to the shims so hopefully it works out. Thanks for getting back to me really appreciate it videos like the ones you've made make things so much easier I learnt so much from it. The tolerances on both exhaust and I take would be the same regardless of the milage that the bike has done correct? I've got a Haynes manual on the way anyway but in the meantime I'm trying to get as much knowledge in my head as possible 😂

@vidyutroy8918 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I've a 2015 street triple 675, with the timing set correctly as per serving manual vehicle won't start it's creating a back pressure which is getting released from throttle body. Kindly suggest

@hiimchad 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Not sure I understand, are you hearing pressure release as you rotate the crank?

@alitoroganan2442 3 ай бұрын

How's it going man, I think we have the same engine but less 15cc, it's a 2018 street triple 660s but yea I got it all back, the valve cover and all but for some reason the o ring on the cam timing tension decided to split, I took it off and can I just put it back on?

@hiimchad 3 ай бұрын

Do you mean the o-ring for the cam chain tensioner? If it split, you'll definitely need to replace it.

@alitoroganan2442 3 ай бұрын

@@hiimchad yep got it replaced, i took it out and back on without applying tension on the chain, is that alright

@martincalley9860 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chad did you notice any change in performance after the chain was replaced ?

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin! Nope, not a thing unfortunately 🙃

@UNDOSOENGINEERING Жыл бұрын

Hello there, Question: I have a '20 765 Daytona (the Moto 2 ed.) ~2000 miles so far. Bought new in 2021. Was doing routine maintenance, and replacement air filter when I noticed throttle bodies with excessive oily/gasoline buildup. removed throttle body and cleaned. Injectors seem fine too. I looked into the intake valves and saw crazy amount of carbon buildup, like 25k miles stuff. never had a triumph before so I don't know... Any idea what's causing this? Have you seen this before? this bike is almost identical to the D 675 and the street triple rs. I suspect the charcoal canister for emissions is the culprit.

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

I have seen a bit of oil in the airbox each time I have serviced it but never more than expected. This bike still has all the emissions equipment and the crankcase breather in place as well. My TBs and intake valves/ports have always been spotless. The build up is either from the fuel you've been running, or an issue with the crankcase breather. I have had great experiences over the years running Shell's V-Power+ (91/Premium here in CA). I disassembled my 2006 D675's engine at 36k miles after running basically nothing but Shell for the 16k miles I had ridden and the intake valves and ports were spotless as well.

@UNDOSOENGINEERING Жыл бұрын

@@hiimchad Hey Thnx for the reply. Yep I've been using Shell premium and also my local Costco premium (maybe not good?) I got a few feedback and yea most people agree it may be some crankcase breather issue. Matt from YT(@dirtygarageguy) said the same thing, and even said check oil level and type. If that's the case Dealer mechs dropped the ball when they did service. It's going to be hell to clean those valves. I really don't want to take the head apart.

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

@@UNDOSOENGINEERING if the dealer overfilled the oil that could explain it. My understanding is that if these engines have too much oil, much of the extra oil eventually winds up in the airbox. If you can determine the cause and the bike is running fine I wouldn’t worry too much about the build up. If you can resolve the issue causing it and continue to run a quality fuel (I can’t speak to Costco, so wouldn’t recommend anything but VPower as that is the only fuel I have significant experience with) it will eventually break down. Alternatively, you could look into a walnut decarb. It’s a regular service for direct injection engines like the FSI and TFSI engines produced by Audi. That service is performed with only the intake manifold or supercharger removed. Not sure exactly how it is done, but I don’t see why it couldn’t be done on a bike.

@trex5397 Жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately the 675 was the last engine before they switched from Multi Port Fuel Injection to Direct Injection which is what causes the carbon on the new 765’s intake system. There is no fuel washing down the intake anymore.

@Mrmarginofsafety Жыл бұрын

How difficult (time to delivery of parts and expense) is it to source 675 parts and general running?

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Getting parts takes a little longer than, say, an R6, but not by much. Maybe an extra week or two worst case. I have a dealer I get my parts from that used to be down the street, which always made it easy. Regarding maintenance, it doesn't seem to be any different than my friends' R6s and ZX6Rs. I change the oil after every race weekend and cut the recommended maintenance intervals in at least half (I just did all the 12K-mile service items after 3k miles since I did it last) and it seems to be happy!

@Mrmarginofsafety Жыл бұрын

@@hiimchad Thanks appreciate the color, these are so well specd out of the box and appear to be easily serviced ie valve (thanks for the vid) Parts avail was the big question.

@dankukielka-bw6bn Жыл бұрын

Does it require any special tools or holders to set the timing?

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Nope!

@mariosagrafiotis7102 3 ай бұрын

Did you notice any improvement on performance ?

@hiimchad 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, no 😅

@vzmoto2476 Жыл бұрын

im gonna order a pizza for this one

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Get the popcorn too 😂

@NickStirz 11 ай бұрын

what if that 24mm nut on the crank jus spins…

@hiimchad 11 ай бұрын

Like it spins but isn't rotating the crank? If you removed the spark plugs already there shouldn't be much resistance as there is space for the air being compressed to escape.

@sebastianclaus7108 Жыл бұрын

How log time takes the whole process of checking the valves?ty

@hiimchad Жыл бұрын

Hey Sebastian! It depends on your level of experience. If I powered through it and didn't record anything, I'm confident I could the job with an adjustment in 6-8 hours, assuming I have all the tools, parts, and shims I need, but this was the 6th or 7th time I have done valves on a Daytona engine. I would budget at least two days if you haven't checked or adjusted valves before.

@sebastianclaus7108 Жыл бұрын

@@hiimchad hi, thanks, I never did a Daytona, I wanted to know because I need to make an offer to a client✌️Have a nice day.