June 25th, 2013, 11:22 AM | #1 |
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Valve Adjustment
Im looking for a little more zoom up top I have sorted out my jetting and this is just something to give me a little extra. Should I set them as tight as recommended? How often should I check them if I do so?
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June 25th, 2013, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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June 25th, 2013, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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I already checked out that ninja250.org stuff Im just trying to get another opinion. From someone who races and has or has not noticed a difference. The wiki isnt always correct.
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June 25th, 2013, 11:56 AM | #4 |
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ummm, unless your racing I would leave the at spec. not worth the risk for minimal power gains, and the added maintenance. unless you don't mind tearing it apart over and over again.
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June 25th, 2013, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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I would have the valves set to minimum lash so still in spec. And I dont mind wrenching on stuff I actually enjoy it.
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June 25th, 2013, 12:03 PM | #6 |
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Lets put it this way I took the bike apart far enough to remove the airbox get rid of the backfire mesh, molding flash and finished everything including the intake runners with 2000 grit sand paper........
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June 25th, 2013, 05:24 PM | #7 |
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June 25th, 2013, 05:32 PM | #8 |
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dude, leave the valves at the loose end of spec. Starts are so much easier with looser valves. If you're looking for minimal zoom up top, swap cams with a bike made from 1988-1992.
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