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08 te450 valve check

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Wellsy, Mar 15, 2009.

  1. Wellsy Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Loveland, CO
    Just did my first valve check since I sent my suspension off to be set up. The bike is just sitting there every day so I'm doing what I can on it. The bike only has 38 miles on it (08 te450) and the intake was fine at .005 but the exhaust was very tight, I couldn't even get my .0015 to go in there. :eek: Have I checked it too soon or does this thing need to be fixed?
    By the way this is a great site and a lot of fun to be on.
    Wellsy, Mar 15, 2009
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  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Sounds like my 2006 TE250, could not get a feeler gauge in on a couple. The valves on mine do not move at all and I've adjusted them to proper spec.
    Coffee, Mar 15, 2009
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  3. Wellsy Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Loveland, CO
    So, I'll just need to put a smaller shim in there then, right? Watched the video a ton of times, that's what gave me the inspiration to do it. Sure makes it look easy. Just ordered the shim kit tonight from motosportz.
    Wellsy, Mar 15, 2009
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  4. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I'm pretty tired but yes thinner I believe, maybe someone else can confirm.
    Coffee, Mar 15, 2009
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  5. ioneater Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 Sprint
    Yep, need thinner shim to get some clearance in there. Make sure you're checking between shim and rocker, not rocker and cam. Good that you've checked this soon.
    ioneater, Mar 16, 2009
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  6. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Thanks!

    You are correct - the video is wrong as to where to check.
    Coffee, Mar 16, 2009
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  7. Wellsy Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Loveland, CO
    Yep, I checked between the shim and the rocker. Hey Coffee, I bet you'll never make that mistake again! Seems like you have heard a little about that mishap...
    Wellsy, Mar 16, 2009
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