Valve clearances (DR650) STEP-BY-STEP Adjustable valve

In this video I show you how I check and adjust valves on an adjustable valve with rocker arm setup (shown on aDR650) as well as discuss what causes valve clearances to change. It should be noted you should always seek professional advice before completed a task you aren't comfortable with - this video is intended for informational purposes only.

[austrotten]

Thanks for this video! Ive never adjusted valves on anything before and found your tutorial to be extremely thorough! Cheers from the US. 🍻

[ianturner]

This is literally the best video explaining valve adjustments on YouTube that I have found. Thank you!!!

[MrStevecro]

best video that exists for this task. No music to obscure what is being said, no mumbling "ums and ahs", clear photography and explanation of each step - with warnings. I'm doing mine this morning! Thanks very much guys

[air-motovation]

Maaan appreciate this so much, for noobies like me, there can not be a clearer way of explaining this. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Greetings from Bulgaria. ✌😁

[leesuschrist]

There are tons of videos on YouTube that show how to adjust the valves on a DR, but yours is the only one that has decent video/lighting and a good explanation to go along with it. Thank you!

[rodsreel]

Like other bikers say this is the best vid for dr 650 valves. My manual says 0.08 - 0.13 for both inlets and exhaust but this doesn't make sense to me so I will go with the vid. Cheers fae Bonnie Scotland.

[Craiglyhead]

I had a ZRX 1200 and it was a nightmare to do this. Once I switched over to a fun motorcycle (DR650) it’s been a breeze. Thanks for the help brother! ❤

[donovanlucibello]

I come back to this video every time I do this task for a refresher. Cheers, mate!

[erniebruss]

Best video for sure, direct and to the point. Thanks!

[PeteTruman]

Thanks for the video now I confident to do it myself cheers

[miw]

Thank you for providing this clear, detailed tutorial. Very nice work!

[MaverickAus]

Thank you, NONE of the other videos mentioned the correct TDC nor did they have the video clarity to show where the feeler gauge goes.

[zzdoodzz]

Fantastic video, great HD quality, easy to see and understand what you are doing. Thank you.

[ronanrogers]

They’re basically lawnmower engines, extremely simple...but tried and tested technology. I always preferred to remove all spark plugs, and the rotate the engine by leaving it in 1st gear and simply moving the rear wheel in the direction of travel. You get a lot more leverage that way, and you can literally see the flywheel moving in millimeters, it’s very precise. This is how tappets we’re set on Norton Commandos and Triumph Bonnevilles when they were new.

[dirtgarageman]

Best video on valve adjustment, great.

[bazz]

Great video mate, I've had a drz400 for sum time now and have just bought my first dr650 mainly for the simplicity and easy maintenance. Pretty over shims and this bike cruises effortlessly on the highway.

[boboneleg]

Thanks for the video mate. I had a brain fart and kept getting it 180 out, your video reminded me perfectly how to do it correctly :)

[TheKtmblack]

Excellent, clear video pictures as well.

[brucebenjamin]

Very good video, thanks from Montana!!

[Desertduleler_]

Great explanation, I love tinkering on engines.