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Title: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 08:11:42 AM
Okay...


Honestly.. Why the f*ck was I worried/scared to do them?    ??? ??? ???

One of the easiest things I've done.


just wondering, does anyone have any idea without buying one, an easy way to make a tappet tool? (w/ the little square hole)

I ended up using a small crecent wrench worked good, but it'd have been easier w/ the real tool.

total time was about 1-1.5 hours. :clap:



<edit> I put them right in the middle of the specs they give in the manual. Found my intake was bit loose, the exhaust was a bit loose as well, but was REAL close.

I got rid of my valve chatter as well!!!!




I remember reading, valves have a tendancy to tighten over time? why that vs' loosening?
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: preddy08 on June 30, 2008, 09:56:44 AM
I was a bit aprehensive about doing it the first time, but holly shit its easy. I am use to cam on bucket design. I could not believe it!


You can take a wood deck screw that has a square head and clamp on some vice grips. I didnt have the tool and no one around me had one. I wanted to get it done before we left for Little Sahara.
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Colorado700R on June 30, 2008, 09:58:42 AM
Quote from: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 08:11:42 AM
Okay...


Honestly.. Why the f*ck was I worried/scared to do them?    ??? ??? ???

One of the easiest things I've done.


just wondering, does anyone have any idea without buying one, an easy way to make a tappet tool? (w/ the little square hole)

I ended up using a small crecent wrench worked good, but it'd have been easier w/ the real tool.

total time was about 1-1.5 hours. :clap:



<edit> I put them right in the middle of the specs they give in the manual. Found my intake was bit loose, the exhaust was a bit loose as well, but was REAL close.

I got rid of my valve chatter as well!!!!




I remember reading, valves have a tendancy to tighten over time? why that vs' loosening?

You did set the tolerances to your new cam correct, not the stock ???
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 10:02:43 AM
oh  :mad:

Do you know what the specs are for the Hotcam 2? :'(
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 10:53:37 AM
QuoteIntake 
Intake lift (mm):   10.3
Intake lobe center (degrees):   111
Intake duration (degrees at 1mm):   260
Intake valve lash (mm):   0.1
Exhaust 
Exhaust lift (mm):   8.6
Exhaust lobe center (degrees):   102.5
Exhaust duration (degrees at 1mm):   243
Exhaust valve lash (mm):   0.18
Note: Divide mm values by 25.4 for inches.


Are the bolded ones what I'd be putting them to?

If so I'm literally DEAD NUTS ON. Stock they give you a range to be inbetween, I just shot for the middle and called it a day.
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 03:13:38 PM
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Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Colorado700R on June 30, 2008, 03:25:26 PM
Quote from: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 03:13:38 PM
???

Randy, I don't trust that website's crap.  Half there info was for a CRF450.  :mad:

You should have got a card with the cam with the specs, check it.  Maybe call Steve, or kenneth to see if the got one around to read the number off.

Aaron
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Flynbyu on June 30, 2008, 03:44:40 PM
Valve adjustment is easy, as long as you have the right tools. It's not too tough. I just don't like removing plastics.

~Brian
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 10:40:00 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 30, 2008, 03:25:26 PM
Quote from: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 03:13:38 PM
???

Randy, I don't trust that website's crap.  Half there info was for a CRF450.  :mad:

You should have got a card with the cam with the specs, check it.  Maybe call Steve, or kenneth to see if the got one around to read the number off.

Aaron


When I go see the rappy Thursday I'll see if I can find the spec sheet, otherwise I gotta call Bo. He said he was going to send me a sheet with the clearances.
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: double06 on July 02, 2008, 01:25:23 PM
Yeah, HC stg 2 is  .10mm intake and  .18mm exhaust.  You should be good to hook! 
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Danny T on August 30, 2008, 03:07:29 PM
good stuff krandall getting some practice so you can do mine just right!
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on August 30, 2008, 10:10:55 PM
Quote from: dmx434343 on August 30, 2008, 03:07:29 PM
good stuff krandall getting some practice so you can do mine just right!

You got that right!!!! 8) :clap:
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: socalrappy700 on August 31, 2008, 06:21:12 AM
How long does it take?  I wouldn't mind doing it at the rally if it doesn't take long. 
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Flynbyu on August 31, 2008, 10:59:07 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on August 31, 2008, 06:21:12 AM
How long does it take?  I wouldn't mind doing it at the rally if it doesn't take long. 

Just make sure you do it when the when isn't blowing any sand!

~Brian
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on September 01, 2008, 01:05:54 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on August 31, 2008, 10:59:07 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on August 31, 2008, 06:21:12 AM
How long does it take?  I wouldn't mind doing it at the rally if it doesn't take long. 

Just make sure you do it when the when isn't blowing any sand!

~Brian

That'd be the only thing, it doesn't take LONG.. You have to take off the front plastics/gas tank has to come off as well. once that's all off. maybe 15 mins.
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Sand84 on September 01, 2008, 01:30:52 PM
We can do them in the Trailer :thumbs: :clap:  I'm prolly gonna need to check mine to...
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Krandall on September 01, 2008, 02:32:29 PM
Nice.  8)
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: nikita on January 25, 2009, 10:48:47 AM
do i need to change stock settings when i'll put my big 2))exhaust and pc3...?
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Peelz on January 25, 2009, 02:00:32 PM
Quote from: nikita on January 25, 2009, 10:48:47 AM
do i need to change stock settings when i'll put my big 2))exhaust and pc3...?

nope, only if you put bigger cam in.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: nikita on January 25, 2009, 06:47:42 PM
Quote from: PeelsSE2 on January 25, 2009, 02:00:32 PM
Quote from: nikita on January 25, 2009, 10:48:47 AM
do i need to change stock settings when i'll put my big 2))exhaust and pc3...?

nope, only if you put bigger cam in.  :thumbs:
ok, THx. i'll think about it :thumbs:
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: scurry57 on February 04, 2009, 07:34:28 PM
Quote from: Krandall on June 30, 2008, 08:11:42 AM
I remember reading, valves have a tendancy to tighten over time? why that vs' loosening?

they tighten rather than loosen over time because as your valve seats wear the actual valve recesses farther into the head and moves closer to the rocker. :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Leanfactor on May 22, 2009, 07:32:41 PM
When removing the fuel tank, does the fuel line have a valve or something to keep what little fuel you have in the tank from leaking out or do have have to have a bone dry tank?  Apprehensive about doing the valve adjustment, but sounds pretty easy.
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: tonyrt44 on May 24, 2009, 02:29:21 AM
fuel will not spill out from the tank, but whatever fuel remains inside the fuel hose and TB fuel rail will spill out.

Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: Leanfactor on May 24, 2009, 09:07:22 AM
Good to know, I just might build the nerve to adjust my own valves someday. 
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: devildog_0431 on May 24, 2009, 04:00:08 PM
Just did mine today to putting in a new head gasket.  .004"/.10mm & .008"/.20mm on the intake  ;)
Title: Re: Adjusted my Valves yesterday
Post by: devildog_0431 on May 24, 2009, 04:01:59 PM
Quote from: Leanfactor on May 22, 2009, 07:32:41 PM
When removing the fuel tank, does the fuel line have a valve or something to keep what little fuel you have in the tank from leaking out or do have have to have a bone dry tank?  Apprehensive about doing the valve adjustment, but sounds pretty easy.

You don't have to take the fuel tank completely off...remove 4 10mm bolts, unplug fuel pump harness connector...now pick up the tank and rotate it clockwise and place it over the airbox, saves from having to keep removing the fuel line causing uneccesary wear/tear on the clips.