1st Valve check

[ioneater]

I'm a bad boy and waited a bit longer than I should have to check these things (1300 miles/74hrs). Finally got the motivation today after watching Coffee's video. Thanks again for doing that Dean. 1 int and 1 exh were just outside tolerance on the loose side, so after calling Dan at MotoXotica decided to leave them alone as they should tighten over time anyway. Other 2 were right in middle of spec. Hardest part was getting the valve cover off! Lots of stuff in the way on these TE's; cooling fan and wire bundles, but there is a sweet spot to be found with a bit of patience. Took me about 2 hours but had many interruptions causing me to backtrack a few times. Next one will be much faster.

 

[lairpost]

Good on ya for checking them...the second time will be much quicker (and don't wait so long...)

I did the same after cleaning up the bike after the Mexico trip. I wrung out the little 250 on the highway trying to keep pace with all of you on larger bikes, trying to not over rev it too much. Before ever firing up the bike, it's first night home, I checked the valves so I'd know where they came set from Italy. After 105 hours they still have not budged, not 1 thousandth. My exhausts came a bit loose of spec, and my intakes dead spot center spec.

The shorter head of the 250 allows plenty of room to remove the cover easy, it really is <10mins. to check.

Gotta love the awesome durability of these race motors.

 

[Coffee]

Everyone should check their valves, mine were off from the factory. Don't remember the numbers but they were pretty tight.

Mine do not move.

 

[ioneater]

I didn't realize there was a physical difference in engine height between these models. Dang, I was wondering how Dean made it look so clean and easy The beast has run great for me since owning it and I guess I let that lull me into putting off the check....... Well, at least now I know I'm lucky. Got to get F2G's bike over here next and look at his. He's REALLY been a bad boy! I'll let him expound on the mileage/hours

Brett, good to hear how well that engine is holding up. Husky strong!

 

[chamber66]

Been on this site for a while now and didn't realise there was a valve check video. Did a search and still can't find it..........Help

 

[Brainflex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf0AKO-_tI4
This is one I know about.

 

[ioneater]

Check the technical references section. There you'll find the gold nugget!

 

[lairpost]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf0AKO-_tI4
This is one I know about.

Excellent video Dean. You done a great job showing all the little tricks, like grease on the feeler to reinsert the shim.

I had never watched it as I'd already done many a check before you made it. I noticed at 1:45 where you show checking the actual clearance with the feeler gauge. You've inserted the gauge between the cam lobe and rocker, while I don't believe this is wrong, I thought the it's best to check between the shim and the rocker?

 

[Coffee]

...You've inserted the gauge between the cam lobe and rocker, while I don't believe this is wrong, I thought the it's best to check between the shim and the rocker?

You are 100% correct. I've been meaning to re-make that video for a while now. In lieu of that I've put a disclaimer in the Tech Ref section.

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Hardest part was getting the valve cover off! Lots of stuff in the way on these TE's;

I spent a lot of time on my TE to clean the area up by re-routing some things and mounting the relays upside down.

 

[ioneater]

I spent a lot of time on my TE to clean the area up by re-routing some things and mounting the relays upside down.

That's a great idea I'm going to follow suit next time I have the tank off.

 

[GoFaster]

Another late Valve Checker.
1st valve adjust performed today @ 624Miles, Int .006 / Exh .006. Shimmed Exh to .008. Rad Fan had to be removed. Took roughly 1.5hrs. Dropped one new shim and freaked out for a bit, next time should be faster.

I may of got stuck just using the manual. Coffee's Video was very helpful, thanks for taking the time.

 

[fury1]

my manual doesnt have the info listed to check the valves,or am I just not seeing it? looks pretty straight forward in the video

 

[GoFaster]

Page 138 if you use the PDF or 36 in the English section of the blue owners manual.

 

[Aquavarna]

1st Check tonight

Checked mine tonight for the first time with about 400 trail miles on my 310. They were all at the max clearance end of the spectrum so looks like I am good for another 500miles until the next check? any thoughts?
It looks like the steel valves don't seem to stretch too much.

I have to say that with the OFG rad guards you can get the valve cover off no problem as it puts the fan nicely out of the way so KUDOS to OFG and Halls

 

[Coffee]

I'm not sure they move at all, mine haven't in 2500 miles.

 

[gestion01]

Late checker here also, I waited at 55 hrs of mostly mx track riding(TC450). They where on the loose side still in tolerance so we left them alone.

Next check at 110hrs

 

[KillahK]

Hi folks. I am okay with the basics and want to get into the valves here. I saw an idiot guide for 07 SM610's but all of the pictures has fallen off the thread. Anyone have a DIY guide for my bike?

Very much appreciated!

Joe

 

[Slowpoke]

I'm not sure they move at all, mine haven't in 2500 miles.

Eventually they do a bit. but they go a lot longer than most Jap bikes.

On my TE 250, they started moving a tiny bit in the 200-300 hr range. Over 300 hrs on the bike now & I expect to get to 400 hrs, or maybe even higher before a top end job.

 

[Wildman]

On my TE 250, they started moving a tiny bit in the 200-300 hr range. Over 300 hrs on the bike now & I expect to get to 400 hrs, or maybe even higher before a top end job.[/QUOTE]

Mate that's a good number of hours before a rebuild. Have you ever done a piston or has the motor never been touched??? My dealer told me the manual recommends a piston @ 40 hrs but id probably go to 80 to 100 quite comfortably, but 400 is impressive.