Constantly adjusting valve clearance

jaytall · 01-21-2022, 12:57 PM

I have a 2013 SSR 250. When the valves are in spec it fires up with the first touch of the e-start. But after about 20-30 minutes of riding it starts to feel down in power and eventually won't start at all.

The only thing I've found to help is adjusting the valves. I open the bike up and the valves are out of spec too wide every time. The frustrating part is the set screw is never loose so I have no clue what is causing my valves to constantly get out of spec. Is anyone else having a similar issue?

When I put them back in spec she runs like a dream again.

It's to the point that I don't really take it on rides anymore because I can't trust that I'll make it back to my truck.

01-21-2022, 12:57 PM	#1
jaytall Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 4	Constantly adjusting valve clearance I have a 2013 SSR 250. When the valves are in spec it fires up with the first touch of the e-start. But after about 20-30 minutes of riding it starts to feel down in power and eventually won't start at all. The only thing I've found to help is adjusting the valves. I open the bike up and the valves are out of spec too wide every time. The frustrating part is the set screw is never loose so I have no clue what is causing my valves to constantly get out of spec. Is anyone else having a similar issue? When I put them back in spec she runs like a dream again. It's to the point that I don't really take it on rides anymore because I can't trust that I'll make it back to my truck.
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