650 valve adjustmet link??

[CHILLY]

I know there is a good link to 650 valve adjusment procedure, but I have lost the info. A little help anyone??

Thanks

Chilly

[slip]

Which 650, L or R. ?

[needsprayer]

I am assuming that you are talking about a XR650R.

If you don't already have a shop manual look here:

http://194.19.84.6/xr/

[qadsan]

I bet you're thinking of this one ?

http://www.off-road.com/dirtbike/tech/XR650ValveAdj/

[CHILLY]

Off-Road.com that was the one, thank you ?

[jws]

thanks for the link - just found my feeler gauge so iam going to give it a shot

? should i warm the bike up first or is cold ok

thanks jeff ?

[qadsan]

For accuracy, you ALWAYS want to check the valves when the engine is stone cold.

[jws]

thanks....... ok i just checked them they seemed kind of tight i opened them up a little - i followed the link. the bike fired right up when i was done and seems quieter. i hope i did this right LOL ?

jeff

[Portland_650R]

On the 650R, do they tighten (a la VW) or loosen over time?

[qadsan]

They tend to tighten up over time, particularly the intake valves.

[fsrmatt]

Anybody know of instructions as to valve adjustment on a 650L?