V-rod valve check: necessary ?

[trustinHD]

Is it really necessary to have a valve check at 10.000 miles on a v-rod ? It runs fine, no noises, no ticking etc. I expected that the valves only need to be checked at 50.OOO miles instead. After all, this is a modern engine.
Can I refuse the socalled need check ? I read a lot of vrods checked and none needed to be adjusted.

[DDuess]

The first is probably the most important check as the loss of clearance is worse than too much, lose clearance, poor seating = burnt valve(s).

[VRSCR]

I believe HD changed there recomendation to 15,000. I just did a 50k mile service on a 03. Only two of the valves needed adjustment.

[rjrivero]

Originally Posted by trustinHD

Is it really necessary to have a valve check at 10.000 miles on a v-rod ? It runs fine, no noises, no ticking etc. I expected that the valves only need to be checked at 50.OOO miles instead. After all, this is a modern engine.
Can I refuse the socalled need check ? I read a lot of vrods checked and none needed to be adjusted.

No. It isn't. The latest tech update that I have seen says the Valve Lash check for 1130cc displacement motors is 15,000 Miles. I believe the Valve Lash check has been moved to 12,000 on the 1250cc bikes.

Your 50K mile plan is a bit generous. I would check valve lash every 30K miles at a bare minimum.

With the overhead valves, the valve lash should get SMALLER and require thinner shims as the valves seat.

[VRSCR]

The man has spoken!