Thank you very much! Just did the 100 mile break-in service on my 2022 Rubicon, and this video was invaluable. Couldn't have done it without you. You are right, getting in there and learning the quad is awesome. While I had it torn apart I put dielectric grease in all my electrical connection blocks, and even relocated a block that was attached near the bottom of the frame to a higher point. I am going to try and keep it out of the water, but it is nice to know I can get wet if I need to. I installed a 420 pull start on the 520 engine (fits perfect), and that really helped me find TDC. I wish the 2022 models came with a pull start, but Honda doesn't even have it listed as an option in the US. Apparently, they come standard in Canada.
Just wanted to let you know this this is the best valve set video for these bikes on you tube. Thanks for the step by step and the tips. Made it really easy for me.
Wow great video, thank you. I will do the next one myself and thanks for taking us through every step. Great pointer on putting the screws, nuts and bolts into either of the storage compartments. Never thought of that. I just end up kicking them around my garage floor.
Great video. I did catch something on my Honda that was built wrong, and if you hadn't mentioned the valves being loose on TDC I'd potentially ruined my motor. My "T" mark is on the wrong stroke. I kept questioning myself, but I cought you mentioned the valves are loose. When my T mark was visible, my valves were compressed. So nicely done on mentioning that. So I completed the job and now it runs perfectly. Thank you.
I remember watching this video 2 years ago.... I got the quad apart... but getting it back together lmao!! Good thing there was a atv mech just down the road from my parents... I pushed my quad there with a big smile on my face!
Was not aware these utility quads required valve check on initial maintenance. That's pretty intense. Coming from the motorcycle world that would never fly.
Here I though the only time to do that was when you sell it! It ain’t a Mercedes MBE series engine that drops valves when out of adjustment. I go tight enough that the feeler gauge drags and is hard to get back in. The round casting of the cam means you can do an adjustment as long as it’s not on the lobe of the cam. Doing 6 cylinder engines you can get by a top set without cranking the motor for every cylinder to get to TDC. You can do it in 2 engine rotations. ( Cyl 1tdc adjust valves that are closed on the rest of the cylinders, on 6 you’ll have valve overlap, rotate 180 do cyl 6 and the corresponding closed valves)
Ok got 3 foremans now but want to build a bike like ya do , i know i gota go ind rear for clearance so what bike am i looking for best year earliest the better as it will be cheaper cause im just gona beat it lol , and rubicon or foreman ?? , got to be foot shift . Love my air cooled bikes for reliability no hoses rad to brake etc but honda had to change it damm , ya got a sub great vids
Man I’m having a lot of confusion on lifting my 450 foreman I’m trying to figure out how to get more ground clearance do I need arches a arms and longer axles or what would you recommend I’m running 30s
I have adjust valves on my other atv's (and many engines throughout life) but on my 2020 rubicon I am considering taking it in for the 20 hr service just so I don't have to worry about any BS on warranty. Anyone ever had issues with warranty when you performed your own maintenance?
I watch all your videos I know your a Honda man I considered getting the talon but it just didn’t sit as comfortable as the krx I ended getting the Kawasaki krx 1000 last week have you had a chance to ride one and what do you think about them so far I like it but wish the throttle response was better I made a lill review about it if can check it out and tell me what you think even it’s bad it will be ok too late now done bought it so let’s hear it I respect you opinion just go under brad Bargo krx review
I have. 250 recon and today I snorkeled it and its1 1/5 inch pvc pipe for the air box and I think it sucks in to much air how, would it be possible to sucks in to much air?
the dealer wants $300 for the first valve adjustment on my 2020 rancher 420 4x4. I’m thinking I’m just going to do it my self after watching your video.
Did this to mine, followed everything in the video, had a tink before used feeler and all, I put it back together turned it on and it knocked hard as crap turned it off instantly whatd I do wrong???
Great video thanks for that, should this be checked at a certain time? I've a 500 here just coming up to 100hours and will be doing service myself the first one was done by dealership as part of warranty
Not sure if you will answer to me or not but I’m doing mine now great video but I pulled the plug and I’m trying to find tdc but there’s no t on the flywheel or whatever it is can’t seem to get past that part I took the little cover off the back and am using a ratchet
Depends we work out bikes hard mega mud heavy track kits and 32/36 inch tyres and we use DCT 520s and pioneers but we have 520 foot shifts for more trail technical climbing like hills and deep valleys when towing and running aggressive tyres
Firstly awesome video thanks very much, i purchased a TRX500 last week as a non runner, i have spark, fuel pump works well, injectors seem to have nice spray but i still cant get it to start, feels like i have good compression on the pull start but im going to check compression next and then i thought i should check the valve clearances, anything else you would recomend i check?
Yeah I would try bump starting it. Pull it behind another machine in third gear 2wd. You're probably not getting the engine to turn over fast enough. If it's been sitting for a while it could have a stuck ring. Cycle the key and hit the start button while towing it
Also, you still haven't told me what model it is. I'm assuming it's a foot shift but like there's TRX 500 FM which is foot shift manual and then there's trx500fa which is DCT automatic. You should not pull start a DCT
It's a 2015 TRX500 FM, managed to get it going today with the bump start trick so thanks very much, sounds extremely tappy though so I'm guessing I need to check valve clearances next, and see where to go after that
Awesome video. I having a little trouble getting my 2023 Foreman valves loose. I have gotten it to TDC twice and the valves were not loose, they were very tight. I went ahead and just accepted they were just tight to begin with, so I adjusted them to specs. I haven't gotten it back together yet, Do you think I should go with what I did, or do you have any advice? Thanx!
25:47...Got a solution for this bro. Get some vasoline and fill the cap up and screw on. It keeps air out of the sealant and it don't dry up. It works really well.
Got a question for ya, I copied everything in this video.. after putting back together. Loud ticking so I don’t understand. I made sure rockers where tight so they don’t come loose ?
@@MudPuppyOffroad yes I made sure T was in middle of circle, first time I did it, and took back apart. The exhaust rocker was loose, second time, I take was loose, third time I made sure I tighten really good. And still ticks
@@michealgray533 Break in maintenance? It's not in the manual, unless I looked over it. Even if it is in the manual I've never heard of doing this for break in maintenance.
I figured it out but only because I got lucky. The valves were so tight there was no slack. Loosened one slightly then turned it over to the T mark until I felt the slack.
I have an 18 rubicon deluxe with around 100 hours on it, I’ve never done a valve adjustment on it and I’m currently having trouble getting it to fire, but once it does, it runs and idles fine. I’ve already had to replace a starter due it taking so long to fire. Could the valves be the problem?
