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Originally Posted by jbfla
Spin-on oil filter, and shim adjusted valves (12,000 mile valve checks).
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Is that definitely miles, and not km? The reason I ask is that's about 7500 miles which is the current interval on the '300.
Although it's a longer interval, it's a pain in the arse, especially if you've not encountered them before.
It's not difficult, but a bit intimidating if you're not a mechanic (like me). You have to remove the mid-fairings and tank (about 45 minutes work), a bracket holding some connectors, the air injection system, coils, finally the valve cover.
If you need to change the shims, the cam chain tensioner (an invention of satan himself when it comes to putting it back) needs to be removed and the cams lifted.
The shims themselves aren't difficult, you then have to put it all back adhering to the timing marks on the cams.
All of which of course is still preferable to the shop doing it for 500-700 dollars....