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dannyboy20
12-02-2003, 05:53 PM
i have had my quad for about 6 months now. Should i have my valves adjusted ?
dannyboy20
12-02-2003, 06:56 PM
bump
12-02-2003, 07:22 PM
iv'e ahd mine for a year w/ 3,200 miles...I should probably have mine adjusted but I hear no ticking so I dont think its necessary. If you know how to do it yourself or no someone that does definately do it but dont try to go to your dealership to have it done b/c it will cost like $300 & it's very easy to do if you know what you are doing. ;)
2004TRX450R
12-03-2003, 01:25 AM
It isn't a bad idea to have them adjusted. You can't just go by if htey are ticky or not though. If you don't want to pay a dealer to do it then just get a manual and do it yourself. I don't know of any dealer that will charge $300 just to adjust valves. They will probably charge you 1-1.5 hours to do it.
cals400ex
12-03-2003, 08:13 AM
one local dealer charges $40 for just the valve adjustment here. the other dealer is a little higher though.
dirtmomma
12-03-2003, 08:26 AM
Yeah you should def do it you will see a difference!! I would just buy a manual & do it, if I can do it ANYONE can!!! :):)
dannyboy20
12-03-2003, 03:06 PM
were can i get a manual and do i need special tools to adjust them ?
02Yellow400
12-03-2003, 03:06 PM
yeah its like 68 - 78 bucks
hondafox440
12-03-2003, 03:17 PM
You need a feeler gauge to do it yourself. You can make do with a set of sockets for the rest of the work, you dont really need the special tightening tool.
dannyboy20
12-03-2003, 03:17 PM
whats it cost to have it done at the healer.
Ryan
12-03-2003, 03:29 PM
Exriders.com provides great information on how to adjust your valves. You can find it here: http://www.exriders.com/techarticles/valves.html