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KirkN · 05-28-2015, 10:15 AM

I decided to check the valve clearances while the tank was off. This bike was ultra-quiet from the top end. Plus, it never did like to kick-start.

Good thing I checked, too. Intake and exhaust had basically zero clearance. Couldn't slide the 0.002" feeler gauge in at all. So, I reset 'em to 0.003" intake and 0.004" exhaust. Slappy valves are happy valves and all that.

I was surprised at the difference - it will kickstart right up first kick. I use the e-start, but it's very nice to know the kicker is an option now.

05-28-2015, 10:15 AM	#3
KirkN Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 50	I decided to check the valve clearances while the tank was off. This bike was ultra-quiet from the top end. Plus, it never did like to kick-start. Good thing I checked, too. Intake and exhaust had basically zero clearance. Couldn't slide the 0.002" feeler gauge in at all. So, I reset 'em to 0.003" intake and 0.004" exhaust. Slappy valves are happy valves and all that. I was surprised at the difference - it will kickstart right up first kick. I use the e-start, but it's very nice to know the kicker is an option now.
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