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Old May 5th, 2009, 03:58 PM   #1
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Valve adjustment

Just curious how long this takes. I've done V8 motors before, but I was needing to know how long it takes you to do the whole thing. I want to make sure I set aside enough time to get it done during a weekend. I also plan on getting some stands so I can easily do the whole swingarm maintenance and tire changes on my own.

I think a trip to Sears is in order for a jack and to the dealer for a rear/front stand.

Once I get those, I'll be kissing the centerstand goodbye.
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Old May 5th, 2009, 04:19 PM   #2
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I'd PM dotsony; from this thread it seems he learned some things that he'd do differently the next time he adjusts the valves.
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Old May 6th, 2009, 08:10 AM   #3
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The first time I did the valves, I took 2 days. The first day, I took the bike apart. The second day I did the valves and then synced the carbs.

I could do it in a day, but I like being fresh when doing the valves.

Since you've done valves before on a V8, you'll probably breeze right through them.

If you have the whole weekend, you should have more then enough time. Don't forget to sync the carbs afterward!
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Old May 7th, 2009, 07:14 AM   #4
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I need to get the kit to sync them. Maybe I'll head to the dealer later on this week to pick it up.
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Old May 7th, 2009, 07:29 AM   #5
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I made my own sync tool from the directions at:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...carburetors%3F

It's called the "Two Bottle Method".

It's real easy to make. The only hard part for me to find were the hard rubber stoppers, but I finally found them here:

http://www.mclendons.com/

There should be a place similar to that around you if your not near one.
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Old May 9th, 2009, 05:15 PM   #6
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You should be able to take everything apart, check/adjust the valves, and put everything back together in less than 2 hours. If you have the valve adjustment tool, don't take a lot of breaks, and don't drop anything in the engine, expect it to take considerably less amount of time.
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Old September 1st, 2009, 07:53 AM   #7
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Here's a shot of the valve adj tool I threw together when I realized that I couldn't do it with out one. a 1/4 dr socket a piece of flat stock and a little heat.

I also took some 8-32 thumb screws filed them till they fit in the air adj screws and soldered them together. Can't find the completed pic but I can adj them with out the need for a screwdiver.

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Old September 1st, 2009, 05:53 PM   #8
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