+Metal Gearz: I'll defiantly check your video out. Had just a bit more than 3000 miles on my old King 750 before it sold. Never had to adjust valves on it, in fact the dealership I purchased it from said they had never adjusted the valves on a KingQuad 750. I would like to see the King setup to understand just how Suzuki designed this...
To my understanding the 700 and the 750 use a different valve setup, something called a shimmed valve setup witch was less likely to slip out of spec, there for the 450 and 500 would need more frequent adjustment and I just hit 6000klm so probably a good time to check for piece of mind
I have this same problem, my pull rope is broke so I just hit the turnover switch until it stops on the T but didn’t have any play. I guess I’ll try to get it to land on the T and check it?
dorian james okay first of all I honestly didn't know if you were joking or not, second of all, I doubt it because I have an 03 rancher just like the one in the video, and my dad has an 86 fourtrax 350 just like yours (no joke) and the engines are layed out completely different. The whole bike is layed out different and the engines both sound and behave different. So my guess is no. But I could be wrong
rusty nailz I just bought a 96 bc I heard they are great off road project, well it lacks in power and speed i can't even kick the tires over or cut doughnuts, have you had this issue
+tythomps I did pull the cover off on top once and believe it used a push rod set up. That being said it's been several years ago, but something was different.
+tythomps and sorry, I didn't see the last couple sentences of your reply initially. Looking at a service manual it appears the 400AT does also have the TDC view window by the starter rope. Hard to tell otherwise if all this adjustment can be done in the same manner though. But it is a 2 valve pushrod motor still, like the 350. That would be great if you were able to get your hands on one to do though. The 400 definitely has more engine noise than the other Hondas we've had because of all the extra bearings and such in the motor, but I'm hoping a valve adjustment, if easy enough, would help quiet some of the knocking at speed.
I like what you're doing with this channel. I'm not physically able to do this stuff myself, but have family members that are willing to learn if I can show them videos like this. Anything I can do to avoid the stealerships.
+tythomps Appreciate it, will try to get my hands on one soon and pass the information on to you and other folks. If I run across any info on the procedure prior to getting my hands on one I'll let you know.
@@atvdirt1 I dont have a F or a T mark on my 2001 trx350fm1 but I have 2 dashes. And it's on compression stroke at the top dash, would this be correct?
I got a 2003 honda rancher 350 that makes a loud tapping or knocking sound when going up hills or accelerating hard. It has only started doing this yesterday. Beforehand it would often stall at idle and backfire a little bit and the valves I know need adjustment because they were always chatery. What would cause that knocking/ tapping noise?
Thank you this helps my four wheeler
Great to hear! Thanks for your comment.
@@atvdirt1 yes
thank you. this video got me going again
I going to do this on my king soon, just hit 6000klm and I think it's time. How long did it take you?
+Metal Gearz: 1-2 hours if you work straight through. Takes more time to remove the plastics than do the actual adjustment.
That's what I figured, might do mine this weekend or next. Will make a vid to because I don't see any on youtube for the king. Cheers!!! great vid
+Metal Gearz: I'll defiantly check your video out. Had just a bit more than 3000 miles on my old King 750 before it sold. Never had to adjust valves on it, in fact the dealership I purchased it from said they had never adjusted the valves on a KingQuad 750. I would like to see the King setup to understand just how Suzuki designed this...
To my understanding the 700 and the 750 use a different valve setup, something called a shimmed valve setup witch was less likely to slip out of spec, there for the 450 and 500 would need more frequent adjustment and I just hit 6000klm so probably a good time to check for piece of mind
Nice job no noise
Me trying to figure out how to adjust my own valves cause my dad is always at work 😂
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If the value cover was loose and leaking. Can the caused the motor to smoke out of the exhaust running?.
Yes, i used rtv on mine and never leaked or smoke again
I was at TDC and I couldn't feel any play in the value arms. Do I need to open them it to 0.006 in. ???
No spin it around around until both valves r loose and stop on the T indicator mark again. Now adjust to .006.
I have this same problem, my pull rope is broke so I just hit the turnover switch until it stops on the T but didn’t have any play. I guess I’ll try to get it to land on the T and check it?
Excellent video,.. thank you
Should I attempt to rebuild my 2006 ranchers head with no prior experience or tools
EaZier Clutch I wouldn't suggest it...
What if you do not have a pull start on your 02 rancher?
The pull start is addable. If that's not a option pull the cover where the pull start should be and there is a nut you can turn it over with a wrench.
I have an 1896 fourtrax 350, is this the same method? Thanks
dorian james 1896 wtf
1986 TRX 350D smart guy
dorian james okay first of all I honestly didn't know if you were joking or not, second of all, I doubt it because I have an 03 rancher just like the one in the video, and my dad has an 86 fourtrax 350 just like yours (no joke) and the engines are layed out completely different. The whole bike is layed out different and the engines both sound and behave different. So my guess is no. But I could be wrong
I have the same wheeler and I did it the same as in this video and it got me goin strong again on the old 86 fourtrax 350
rusty nailz I just bought a 96 bc I heard they are great off road project, well it lacks in power and speed i can't even kick the tires over or cut doughnuts, have you had this issue
Is there no way to adjust them without the pull start
Correct, although it's not as difficult as it may look.
Would you use the same size gauge for a 2006 400?
John... I'm not 100% sure on that. What symptoms are you seeing?
Hard to start, backfiring or just doing general maintenance?
@@atvdirt1 no problem I am just curious
@@atvdirt1 just want to be prepared
Nice informative video. Would a 2004 Rancher 400AT be the same?
+tythomps I did pull the cover off on top once and believe it used a push rod set up. That being said it's been several years ago, but something was different.
+tythomps and sorry, I didn't see the last couple sentences of your reply initially. Looking at a service manual it appears the 400AT does also have the TDC view window by the starter rope. Hard to tell otherwise if all this adjustment can be done in the same manner though. But it is a 2 valve pushrod motor still, like the 350. That would be great if you were able to get your hands on one to do though. The 400 definitely has more engine noise than the other Hondas we've had because of all the extra bearings and such in the motor, but I'm hoping a valve adjustment, if easy enough, would help quiet some of the knocking at speed.
I like what you're doing with this channel. I'm not physically able to do this stuff myself, but have family members that are willing to learn if I can show them videos like this. Anything I can do to avoid the stealerships.
+tythomps Appreciate it, will try to get my hands on one soon and pass the information on to you and other folks. If I run across any info on the procedure prior to getting my hands on one I'll let you know.
7 years later I’m here to ask do you know if they have the same set up I have a 400at and would love to know if it’s the same as 350 valves to adjust
I can't find the "t" through the hole...
So its with a T and a dash Under it?
Mathew Locklear, yes
@@atvdirt1 I dont have a F or a T mark on my 2001 trx350fm1 but I have 2 dashes. And it's on compression stroke at the top dash, would this be correct?
Mine only has a f and ten after that there's 2 lines there's no t what's it suppsot to be at
I got a 2003 honda rancher 350 that makes a loud tapping or knocking sound when going up hills or accelerating hard. It has only started doing this yesterday. Beforehand it would often stall at idle and backfire a little bit and the valves I know need adjustment because they were always chatery. What would cause that knocking/ tapping noise?
Yes Sir, the valves out of adjustment will cause all these symptoms.
good
ill do it tomoro...me 2 months ago 😂
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