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My 2014's Duke is reaching the 40k km mark and my dealer is suggesting to check cam chain, piston, ring's, cylinder... along with the upcoming valve check at 40k km. Since the major preparatory work will have to be done in order to proceed with valve checking it would be an appropriate occasion to do it. Nevertheless I feel a little reluctant and tempted to only go that deep in the next valve check, around 55k km, or even later, depending on how she goes in the upcoming 15k km.
My point is, so far there is no perceptible oil consumption, or power decreases, no weird noises, no increase in fuel mileage... On top of that, all maintenance, since 0km, was always performed within the the specified intervals, or earlier, using good quality stuff / consumables. Therefore it wouldn't make much sense plan an head overhaul if there are symptoms that justify... (?)
The only aspect that makes me hesitate, and hence this post, are the testimonials that raise the doubt on how reliable, or not reliable, the timing chain can be. On the other hand I'd say this chain wouldn't likely fail (catastrophically) from a moment to another without any previous warning (engine noises, loss of power, ...)
For sure this isn't a black or white matter, but rather a very greyish, so my aim here is to know what's your opinion. What would you do if was was your decision? Go for it now, at 55k, later when and if some symptom indicates that need..?
My 2014's Duke is reaching the 40k km mark and my dealer is suggesting to check cam chain, piston, ring's, cylinder... along with the upcoming valve check at 40k km. Since the major preparatory work will have to be done in order to proceed with valve checking it would be an appropriate occasion to do it. Nevertheless I feel a little reluctant and tempted to only go that deep in the next valve check, around 55k km, or even later, depending on how she goes in the upcoming 15k km.
My point is, so far there is no perceptible oil consumption, or power decreases, no weird noises, no increase in fuel mileage... On top of that, all maintenance, since 0km, was always performed within the the specified intervals, or earlier, using good quality stuff / consumables. Therefore it wouldn't make much sense plan an head overhaul if there are symptoms that justify... (?)
The only aspect that makes me hesitate, and hence this post, are the testimonials that raise the doubt on how reliable, or not reliable, the timing chain can be. On the other hand I'd say this chain wouldn't likely fail (catastrophically) from a moment to another without any previous warning (engine noises, loss of power, ...)
For sure this isn't a black or white matter, but rather a very greyish, so my aim here is to know what's your opinion. What would you do if was was your decision? Go for it now, at 55k, later when and if some symptom indicates that need..?
