[dsn_klr650] klr valve check complete

[Mark McCoy]

I had a friend build something similar for my FZR400 that I used to race. There was a lengthy discussion on this topic you colds review in the archives. I also saw one recently in, I think, City Bike, that had a KLR on it. I am very happy with my setup. It works great but I have it on the back of a 3/4 ton Suburban. I have never hauled my KLR on it but when I designed it I tried to accommodate one. Mark McCoy Bentleyj3@... wrote:

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[Arne Larsen]

From: Subject: [DSN_klr650] KLR Valve Check Complete

> I just completed my much anticipated first valve check (it was delayed a

few

> days due to bad weather). Luckily I didn't need to contact the list with

any

> questions. The clearances were all within specs, but all on the tight

side.

> The gaps were as follows: > > Left Intake: .004 > Right Intake: .005 > Left Exhaust: .006 (a tight .006) > Right Exhaust: .007 > > My question is: should I wait until 3,000 miles to replace them, or should

I

> replace them before then? > > The check wasn't too difficult. I just hope the actual shim replacement

isn't

> much harder.

Way to go Raamses! You're half way there. I'd loosen up the intakes one. No good having them go tight on you. I don't think the exhaust side is as prone to tightening up, so I can't advise there... Anyone? Cheers, Arne