valve noise

[Morgo]

valves are due for adjustment.
anything else to buy to tighten things up and reduce noise on start up

 

[Gregger]

You might need a valve cover gasket (many people have reused their original) and will probably need shims. Measure the clearances to see which valves are out of spec. You then need to remove those shims to measure their size, then replace with a larger/smaller one to give you the correct clearance. This can delay things if you need to order since most dealerships (at least in Canada) don't stock specific shims. A lot of fellows purchase a 25mm shim kit which supply a variety of sizes. When I did my valves the first time, I pulled them all, measured and recorded their sizes for future reference when adjusting.

How many miles on the ride? You might need to tighten up the cam chain tensioner with an insert to maintain cam chain tension. If there is too much slack in the chain, you will get a paint can rattle at times and the potential for the chain to jump the cam sprockets...

Will you be pulling the cams or simply depressing each spring to pull the shims?

 

[Journeyman]

valves are due for adjustment.
anything else to buy to tighten things up and reduce noise on start up

+1 on what Gregger said. The shims are the same size that fit the Bonneville and most older Triumphs, but dealers don't keep them stocked. This is why your bike sits at the dealer for weeks on end for simple jobs. Gregger asked if you're pulling the cams- if so, you'll need the "timing bar" to reset the timing. Here @R-III-R Turbo shows you how. He has a homemade version of the Triumph tool. Check him out for other information- great resource.....

 

[Morgo]

62000miles
I will be dealing with a shop in Canada.
just wanted to have parts on hand to avoid down time.
add a chain tensioner or replace worn chain?
cams could be a issue as well.
depending on wear.
what mileage is common for cam and chain replacement?

 

[Journeyman]

62000miles
I will be dealing with a shop in Canada.
just wanted to have parts on hand to avoid down time.
add a chain tensioner or replace worn chain?
cams could be a issue as well.
depending on wear.
what mileage is common for cam and chain replacement?

I did a Lush rebuild around 40,000 and replaced both, but not really sure - on average - what the recommended lifespan of those would be. Someone will probably come along shortly with an answer for you.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Good time to replace the chain.

 

[Gregger]

If you watched the video @Journeyman posted, you will get an idea as to how much wear there is on the guides and chain (stretch) by measuring the amount of travel on the cam chain adjuster. This link to a previous post explains it well. Cam Chain tensioner adjust If you have more than 16mm of travel, you need an .350" long by .390" wide spacer. This is needed to maintain the spring tension on the chain guide. You can purchase from Triumph but I made mine from a 10 mm bolt cut to length. If you have more than 24mm travel, things are pretty well worn out and need replacing. The slack adjuster doesn't need to be replaced but the guides and chain should be. Sprockets should be checked. You will need a cover gasket if you remove the front cover. @1olbull is a pro on this along with @Kevin frazier, @TURBO200R4, @Journeyman and slew of others.

 

[Journeyman]

I've been away from my Roadster for a while now but remembering you'll probably need the rubber coated washers that go on top of the camshaft cover (under the bolts). Those dry out and rot. I and others reuse the cam cover gasket several times before replacing. Whether reused or new, it is very prone to leak unless you are really careful about installation. Search it out on this site, but basically allow to flatten (if new), thoroughly clean the metal surfaces and apply a light smear of three bond gasket sealant in the little "U" shaped spaces. Finally tighten down very gradually and evenly in a crisscross pattern- you're trying to avoid squeezing the gasket out from its proper placement. If you see, or feel, that back off and start over. Btw, @Gregger would be included in the list, himself, he gave above....

 

[Rocket Scientist]

62000miles
I will be dealing with a shop in Canada.
just wanted to have parts on hand to avoid down time.
add a chain tensioner or replace worn chain?
cams could be a issue as well.
depending on wear.
what mileage is common for cam and chain replacement?

I changed mine at about 95,000 miles on my '05. They don't make the early chains anymore so you have to replace all three sprockets as well to match the new style chain (as a general rule, sprockets should always be changed at the same time as the chain anyway). Guides should be changed also.