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EXDUNER127
11-18-2003, 12:36 PM
I know about the instructions on adjusting valves but what are your guys opinions on the diffaculty or time and effort it takes.
is it hard or easy and do you have to be a machanic to do it? Just need to know before i attempt it. thanks
300exOH
11-18-2003, 12:40 PM
If you use a repair manual you should be fine. It's a little time consuming but not hard. I do my own and I'm not a mechanic. Just take your time and follow the directions very carefully and you'l be fine. Be very careful not to drop anything in the engine or it'll cost you. Good luck.
nacs400ex
11-18-2003, 01:30 PM
Not a hard job at all. If you are a little bit iffy, get a manual. It's not time consuming at all.
speedy400
11-18-2003, 08:06 PM
not hard, I went by the "tech articles" here worked out great and saved me 40$-darren
zfire_28
11-19-2003, 12:21 AM
Use the tech article on this site and you shouldn't have a problem.
The first time I set mine it took about an hour. now that i've done it a few times it only takes about 20 minutes or less.

Make sure you tighten everything up to the correct torque settings when you put her back together.
dirtmomma
11-19-2003, 07:55 AM
OK well we did mine on my 300 & for the 1st time doing it it didnt' take but 45 min I bet, now I knw the 400 is different but not much shouldn't take long at all but YES get a manual & follow it, be careful when you torque your bolts ya dont' snap them off:eek:
F-16Guy
11-19-2003, 08:08 AM
Go to an auto parts store and buy a feeler gauge set that has the 45 deg bend on the end. They're much easier to insert, and you'll get a much more acurate setting. It's cheap, and well worth the time to get. BTW, adjust your valves before you start trying to dial in your carb.(I read your other thread)
dirtmomma
11-19-2003, 08:38 AM
Originally posted by F-16Guy
Go to an auto parts store and buy a feeler gauge set that has the 45 deg bend on the end. They're much easier to insert, and you'll get a much more acurate setting. It's cheap, and well worth the time to get. BTW, adjust your valves before you start trying to dial in your carb.(I read your other thread) Just make sure it has the right setting on it, my brother did that & we were gonna borrow them for the 300 but they didnt' have the right setting/#??!!
cals400ex
11-19-2003, 09:33 AM
adjust them when the bike is cold too.
F-16Guy
11-19-2003, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by dirtmomma
Just make sure it has the right setting on it, my brother did that & we were gonna borrow them for the 300 but they didnt' have the right setting/#??!!
Absolutly. Write down the clearances you need and take them with you when you buy it.