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Message: <blockquote data-quote="carl62cycles" data-source="post: 17479" data-attributes="member: 443">It's not as bad of deal if little or with no clearence.I'll run like crap <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> .But with an excesive clearance,valves will open slightly and the result will be a burned valve or valves :shock: ,No clearence can also damage valve tip and rocker arm from heat buildup and poor lube when grinding against each other (If not caught on time).Check them out if your serviceing it this time.PO should you TRUST HIM :smilie_happy: I would start checking the tire pressure  :smilie_happy: and end up doing a thorough check of the HOLE BIKE.Would do that with any bike unless your allright on cruising it and seen things fly off.Be on the safe side and you'll be able to ride another day or at least make it to your desired destination <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Goldwing engines are tough to a certain point,but not from wreckless hands <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />oh2:  :mrgreen:</blockquote>

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