Do I need to adjust my Motorcycle valves?
Dino’s Tinker Shed, S1-Ep22. DR650 valves, how they work and how to adjust them.
In this episode I will deep dive into the components of The DR650 valve train, how these parts work together and then, how to adjust the valve gap so your bike runs its best. This is a longer video so if you are just looking for how to adjust your valves that starts at 28:27 in the video and you can use the time code chapters bellow in the description to skip ahead to the process. I also go over how to set the gap on your spark plugs as you already must take one out and have great access at this time.
Setting your valve gap will ensure good engine performance, ensure the correct valve duration is maintained and you can monitor the wear and tear on your valve train.
TIME CODE CHAPTERS:
00:00- Cold opening
01:00- Intro
01:20- Overview of what a valve train does
03:45- In depth discussion on valve components, where they are located and what they do.
13:35- What to expect when adjusting valves
14:40- START HERE IF YOU JUST WANT TO SET YOUR VALVES
14:43- Tools required and what they do
22:06- Removal of tank
24:30- Preparing the area around the valves
25:40- Removal of the spark plug
26:00- Removal of the timing and flywheel bolt inspection plugs
26:43- How to locate the intake and exhaust valve location
27:07- Removal of the valve covers
27:50- Finding Top Dead Center (TDC)
28:27- Adjusting the valves
31:38- Closing the valve covers
31:38- Setting the gap on the spark plugs
38:22- Last words and summary
6 авг 2024
