1999 Bandit 1200S - Valve Adjustment

A valve adjustment performed on my 1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200. A mechanic performed the last one five years ago and I figured I'd try this one myself.
I appreciate the help given by a number of CZcams videos and my detailed Clymer manual.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Stage 1: Get access to the valves
01:38 A word about orientation
01:58 Stage 1 continued
03:28 Associated bolts and torque specs
03:49 Stage 1 continued
07:02 Stage 2: Adjust the valves
08:38 Stage 3: Put everything back together
11:29 She's alive!

[@rcpimp6419]

nice :)

[@williamfoster4268]

You don't have to remove the spark plugs or take the signal generator cover off. With the bike on it's center stand and in sixth gear you can just rotate the rear tire until you have the cams where you need them.

[@ymendes]

Very useful for the video you made. One question... does the manual recommend the use of RTV sealant on the joint seats ? Or was this procedure your choice?

[@JDnBeastlet]

Hi there, I followed the Clymer shop manual (www.amazon.ca/Suzuki-GSF1200-Bandit-96-03-Penton/dp/0892878002) as it had much more detail than the Suzuki one. In the section on Valve Clearance Measurement on page 74, steps 14 (a) and (b) specify the use of gasket sealer in the groove of the rubber grommet and the crankcase mating surfaces.
I should really clean up the extra that's visible on the outside, though!

[@midnightsolartrain1437]

Hi. I like the way how this is done. Great video. What is the milage on the bike?

[@JDnBeastlet]

Thanks! Just over 95,000 km on the clock now.