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Valve Adjustment! Step-by-Step 2014 KX250F Very Similar to Most Race Bike Valve Adjustments! 

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Today I did a valve adjustment on a 2014 KX250F. Here's a step-by-step video outlining all the major steps involved in doing a complete valve adjustment. This is very similar for all 4 stroke Japanese race bikes except Honda. Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha have run very similar setups in their race bikes for years.
Click below to find the valve shim kit and feeler gauges that I used to make this project a lot easier.
Valve shim kit: amzn.to/3gwNPZr
Feeler gauges: amzn.to/3HnptNj
0:00 Intro
0:10 How I got the tank off
0:46 Getting the fuel line off and out of the way
2:27 Getting the spark plug out and cleaning hole
4:16 Taking off the valve cover
5:49 How to find TDC on a dirt bike
8:20 Checking the valve clearance on the exhaust valves
9:51 Checking the valve clearance on the intake valves
10:44 Removing the cam chain tensioner
12:11 Pulling the cams out
13:46 Staying organized
14:31 Removing the buckets and shims
15:24 How to figure out what shims to put in it
17:31 Putting the new shims and buckets back in the head
18:55 Rechecking the valve clearance
21:16 Tearing it back apart again
22:00 Rechecking the valve clearance a final time
23:12 Getting the timing chain back on and timed correctly
25:14 Installing the cam chain tensioner
28:40 Rolling the motor over slowly to make sure valves aren't hitting
29:22 Reassemble the head
31:14 Putting the fuel line back on
31:50 Put the tank back on and put flywheel cover plugs back in
32:24 First start up
32:54 Important things to know
34:12 Braap!
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@joez8914
@joez8914 Год назад
Have a bike that would only bump start. Turned out that the auto decompression unit on the end of the cam was tweaked just enough that it was binding a bit and wasn’t letting it swing free enough to allow it to run with kicking. Put it back straight so it moved freely and it started in 2 kicks.
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
That’s a weird one! I’ll definitely keep that in mind! So if valve clearance checks out that’d be a good next thing to check while you’re in there!
@charlesbryant8839
@charlesbryant8839 Год назад
Just did my shims watching this video, super helpful and accurate, thanks very much!
@zachmason1012
@zachmason1012 2 года назад
Wow! Excellent video. Keep up the great work!
@jamesc6137
@jamesc6137 Год назад
Excellent video. Thx
@Wyattrealestate
@Wyattrealestate 2 года назад
Amazing vid... helped me tons!! I appreciate it
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
Thank you! Means a lot!
@jacobannetts4352
@jacobannetts4352 2 года назад
Thank you so much, this helped my heaps!
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
Good!!! Hopefully you can get some hours on your bike soon! ✊
@Jam_s4
@Jam_s4 4 месяца назад
My 2014 KX250F is having trouble cold starting and backfires sometimes when kicking it over. When it gets warm it only takes 1-2 kicks but usually have to wack the throttle to get it going, and even then it tends to have a hanging idle or just not idle at all. I'm sure all of those symptoms are related to tight valves/low compression considering it has 200+ hours on the top end. Was really contemplating taking my bike to a shop to have the valves adjusted, but decided to RU-vid it first and BOOM a perfect video that's for my exact year, make, and model. I definitely feel confident doing this myself after watching the video. Thanks for taking it slow, explaining every little detail, and giving some helpful tips that make things easier. That is a huge help for someone like me that is trying this for the first time. Going to be tackling this project along with a new piston and rings in the next few weeks I will let you know how it goes! Thanks again!
@Jam_s4
@Jam_s4 4 месяца назад
Update: Went ahead and pulled the valve cover and measured the valve clearance to get a starting point. Intake valves were completely tight, couldn't even fit my thinnest feeler gauge in there. Exhaust valves weren't as bad, but still too tight to be within spec. Id say that explains the hard start problem!
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 3 месяца назад
I’m glad you were confident enough to dig into it! That’s the only way to learn! I’ve heard that normally you only get one valve adjustment out of a set of valves. So if this fixes your issue for idk maybe 5-10 hours and it starts doing it again I’d look into buying new valves. But I’m glad this helped!
@Jam_s4
@Jam_s4 3 месяца назад
Absolutely the best way to learn thanks again brotha! I found some gasket maker when taking the valve cover off, so someone has been in there before. Hopefully there's a replaced set of valves in there. Otherwise this would probably be adjustment #2 on them. Interested to take a look at them just to know but don't have time to do the "rebuild" for another 2 weeks so I assumed it would be better to leave the engine sealed up until then as opposed to sticking a towel down in there. Am I right in thinking that? the curiosity is killing me LOL @@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 3 месяца назад
@@Jam_s4 it’s probably smartest to leave it together 🤷🏻‍♂️ but I also do dumb stuff a lot 🤷🏻‍♂️😬 so to each their own 😂😂
@inkdcanadian5976
@inkdcanadian5976 4 месяца назад
Very good video. Right to the point and you explained everything perfect. Thank you. Is this the same for a 2015 aswell?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 4 месяца назад
Idk if it’s exactly but it should be 99% the same
@pepperjackshack2439
@pepperjackshack2439 2 года назад
Yeah that’s interesting. I got the same on mine where it’s very loose. There should be no harm running it with lose valves should it since the lobes are not pushing the valve fully open?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
I wouldn’t think so. I mean mechanically nothing should get destroyed. It might be harder to start but I don’t see how it would be detrimental to it. I don’t recommend running them loose if you can help it tho
@jamesc6137
@jamesc6137 Год назад
So ive just checked my 11 kx250f valve clearances. They are all well within spec….all four on max gap side. Would the fuel pump pressure be the next thing to check? Thx very much. Takes bike about 20 kicks to crank cold. when riding and warm only one or two.
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
Ya I haven’t played with fuel injected bikes very much. Im not even sure how exactly to check the fuel pressure. I’d make sure the dumb stuff like air filter are clean but other than that I’d research how to test fuel pressure and try to diagnose it before spending money on a pump.
@cameronjones1385
@cameronjones1385 Год назад
My 2006 kx250f the kickstarter is stuck just rebuilt it do you think it’s the valves ?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
If you don’t have it timed right the valves could be stopping it. I’d pull the plug off the left hand side and put a socket and ratchet on the flywheel nut and see if you can spin it over either direction with that. Don’t be aggressive. Maybe pull the plug out too so the compression isn’t giving you a false feel. If it rolls over a little then stops then I’d definitely double check your timing.
@prestonwolff1141
@prestonwolff1141 2 года назад
I got a question I had some valves on a buddies bike that were really tight so I loosened them up and got them to your measurements you stated in the video and put it all back together with a new spark plug and cannot get it started. It's a 2015 kx250f. It seems to kick over pretty easily. I myself have a yz250x and this 250f kicks over about as easy as my 2 stroke. Is that just the decompression cam working? Or did I do something wrong
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
No I would say they should kick over pretty easy. I mean you shouldn’t be able to start it by hand lol idk I would double check your timing. Make sure it’s not a fuel issue. If the plug is wet then it’s probably not fuel. Make sure the chain tensioner is working properly. Not too sure. I do know it can be frustrating if it won’t start right after and you have to tear it all back apart again 😅 good luck!
@prestonwolff1141
@prestonwolff1141 2 года назад
@@ToyShop9665 it ended up being the timing! I had each cam off by 1 tooth. As soon as I got the dots lined up perfectly with the head surface it fired up first kick!
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
@@prestonwolff1141 Awesome! It’s a bitch to have to go back through it 😂 but doing it twice just makes you better right? 🤔😂
@prestonwolff1141
@prestonwolff1141 2 года назад
@@ToyShop9665 oh totally! Lmao. I ended up having to take the bridge and cams off probably like 5 or 6 times between getting the shims right and the cams lined up properly 😂
@giffordracing8863
@giffordracing8863 2 года назад
I need help doing my shims new to the dirt bike scene trying to find a local mechanic in the Oklahoma area
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
Anyone able to help a feller out? There’s lots of parts to a job like this!
@jorgepina4838
@jorgepina4838 7 месяцев назад
So i have a 2012 kx250f and the kickstart doesnt feel like getting at that hard point to start , it feels a little more loose and at points it backs fire when tryint to kickstart. Only start buy pushing it. Would that mean is time for valve adjustment????
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 7 месяцев назад
Yup! I would start with that!
@jbandzz006
@jbandzz006 11 месяцев назад
What was the range that you were setting the valves at? What mm?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 11 месяцев назад
.17-.22 exhaust and .10-.15 intake I think
@wildoutdoorbros5481
@wildoutdoorbros5481 2 года назад
I got a 2015 Kawasaki KX250f I am not quite sure what’s wrong with it it’s got compression but not much and takes a long time for it to start but after I have it warmed up it likes to run good.
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
I would definitely check the valves. Usually hard starting is the first sign of valves getting out of tolerance
@wildoutdoorbros5481
@wildoutdoorbros5481 2 года назад
@@ToyShop9665 thanks for your help
@skylerlucero9506
@skylerlucero9506 Год назад
What are the main thing to change on my kx 250 09 if my compresión at 90 PSI do I change my rings and what else
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
I like to replace the piston too. Not just rings. Also check your cylinder and make sure it’s not wore out. You’ll be able to feel a ridge towards the top if it if it’s bad.
@justincase5400
@justincase5400 9 месяцев назад
I see you didnt show putting the second fuel line on the rear injector!!! I have a leak of gas there for some reason… have any ideas
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 9 месяцев назад
Watch a whole damn video and it doesn’t even show the thing you need 😂 of course. I’m going to be honest I don’t have a ton of experience with fuel injection. All my stuff is older. The direction I might go tho is checking the o rings for cracks or chunks missing. Check the clips to make sure they’re not deformed to the point they won’t hold the line on tightly. Or check the fuel line itself for cracks. Hope you get it figured out!
@justincase5400
@justincase5400 8 месяцев назад
@@ToyShop9665 thanks man i really appreciate the feedback!!!! Stay up bro
@Shortyvids225
@Shortyvids225 Год назад
Is it ok to start a dirtbike and let it run for only about 1 minute before shutting it off or is that bad?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
I don’t see why that would be bad 🤷🏻‍♂️ depending on the bike it might start to load up and foul a plug. But it won’t hurt anything
@kyles_wrld3675
@kyles_wrld3675 Год назад
could not wanting to run correctly only bump start and spitting flames be a valve issue?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
Yup valves could definitely cause that
@Shortyvids225
@Shortyvids225 Год назад
What if a bit of dirt drops into the engine and just lands on top of the valve bucket?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
Just try to wipe it out the best you can. Things happen!
@inkdcanadian5976
@inkdcanadian5976 4 месяца назад
How do you know when your valves may need adjusting?
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 4 месяца назад
Hard starting is the most common thing. It’ll only start when you bump start it
@inkdcanadian5976
@inkdcanadian5976 4 месяца назад
@@ToyShop9665 thank you
@dashjuju6403
@dashjuju6403 3 месяца назад
having trouble with putting the timing chain on the cams it seems like its too small almost .also my left timing chain guide is pushing up on my cam and i have to push down to keep the cam down dont know if thats normal.
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 3 месяца назад
Did you have the head all the way off? I think one of the guides is supposed to stay in the motor. So maybe you should have put it in before this point? Hope this helps
@dashjuju6403
@dashjuju6403 2 месяца назад
@@ToyShop9665 yes i had the head off i put a new piston in my bike and now i just cant seem to put the timing chain on.
@Shortyvids225
@Shortyvids225 Год назад
What if I accidentally knocked some dirt into the engine when I was checking valves but it just landed on top of the valve
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
Just wipe it out. Unless it was like a 5 gallon bucket full of dirt. Then maybe I'd take the head off and tear it apart and clean it lol
@michi_danksta
@michi_danksta 9 месяцев назад
Just so you know...your measurement tool is a caliper....remember this as a caliper on a car in a C shape. The micrometer is the other tool you showed earlier
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 9 месяцев назад
I must have misspoke. Thanks!
@julianguadagnoli7149
@julianguadagnoli7149 Год назад
I think my cam is hitting what do I do
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
Hitting what?
@machines4life450
@machines4life450 2 года назад
My Rmz 450 has 1 intake to tight and 1 exhaust is to tight my bike is hard to start but the bike is making a ticking sound
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
Definitely start by adjusting the valves and get them good. Then see how the ticking is. It should take care of the hard starting. If the bike has a lot of hours on it maybe replace the timing chain and or do a top end on it. 450’s by nature usually have a lot of valve train noise. Hope this helps!
@machines4life450
@machines4life450 2 года назад
@@ToyShop9665 thank you, my cam chain is tight now I checked that and I’m going to put 2 smaller shims in to fix the hard start but the ticking part shouldn’t be caused by a tight valve
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
@@machines4life450 you’re right. Usually a loose valve would make a tick but what about the rest of your valves? A piston can slap if it’s getting tired. You can have a rod knock. Cam chain slap. There’s lots of things that can make noise. I’d start where you know there’s an issue and go from there!
@machines4life450
@machines4life450 2 года назад
@@ToyShop9665 I have a video of the ticking on my page, the sound is a little bit better now then it was in that video because I got my cam chain 1 click tighter
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
@@machines4life450 did you force it one click tighter?! 😧
@jamesc6137
@jamesc6137 Год назад
Why does this make me want to go back to a 2 stroke
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 Год назад
😂 because you’re a smart man
@gertscheper9653
@gertscheper9653 Год назад
Because a 4 stroke is to complicated for you ?
@jamesc6137
@jamesc6137 Год назад
@@gertscheper9653 Correct!
@gohardfast
@gohardfast 2 года назад
Don’t give it the Ugga dugga 😂😂😂😂
@ToyShop9665
@ToyShop9665 2 года назад
That’s right! 😂
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