How to Adjust Valves on a Motocross Bike

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Dismount the saddle and the plastic.

   Remove fuel tank and each aesthetic part which could interfere with manipulation around breech. , You can see both camshafts with distribution chain., This will be useful later to rotate the camshafts and thus find the quick link in the distribution chain., For this, place the piston at TDC.
   
   Take the workshop manual and look for the adjustment.
   
   Then take shim and compare with the data constructor.
   
   You can then deduct the value of blocks up., Attach the chain by string or wire, then remove the chain link and shift the chain to have free access to camshafts. (You can also just relax the chain on some models.),,,,, After, it returns the chain in place, making sure that the brand is facing.
   
   Stretch the chain., If not, check the valve adjustment again., After, get back fuel tank and plastics.
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   Step 2: Remove the cylinder head cover.

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   Step 3: Remove ignition cover.

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   Step 4: Check the valve adjustment.

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   Step 5: Make a mark on each sprocket and chain.

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   Step 6: Unscrew the screws holding the camshafts and remove them quietly.

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   Step 7: Take a magnet that's rather thin

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   Step 8: and remove the pads with it.

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   Step 9: Change the pads with other ones which have the correct thickness.

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    Step 10: In the same manner that you removed the pellets

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    Step 11: use the magnet to put them back into place.

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    Step 12: Put back the camshaft.

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    Step 13: Check if the valve clearance is good.

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    Step 14: Put back each peripheral

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    Step 15: ignition cover and head cylinder cover.

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