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
There are tons of videos on TH-cam 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!
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. ✌😁
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.
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! ❤
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.
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.
Using your video I set my intake valve to 0.10 and exhaust valves to 0.19 and prior to adjusting them I couldn't get a 0.05 in the exhaust and intake I'm pretty sure the guy I bought it off of never adjusted the valves
Great video, I just picked up my first dr650 today and compared to my old dr350 it seems like the 650 makes a lot more valve noise than my 350 or any other bike I’ve ever owned to be honest lol
I am abit confuse,I am asking.are the intake and exhaust valve checked at the same time when on the compression stroke.basically,I'm asking do you turn the engine just once on to do both intake and exhaust valves
Could be a few things overfilled (if winterised), Potential needle and seat carby problem, fuel could leak into the motor "overfilling it", more so if the overflow tube is blocked. does the oil smell like fuel? Is the tank near empty? Is the oil colour white?
@@doubleenvelopment6480 Thanks for the reply, the oil didn't smell of gas neither had a off color. The oil seem to have drained out of the timing cover/crank bolt cover as if it was a drain plug. Odd, maybe since it's been on a kickstand for a year and not started?
@@oBlackCoffee Sorry, I thought you were talking about the top alignment cover (the small one). If it was on the side sand and the you took the centre one out , It's likley to do that.
one day I'm going to get pissed off and list all the high tech features I want in a bike and replace my archaic carbureted, rod-forked, oil cooled Suzuki in my garage with a brand new DR
You're right. My bad, I had an different engine on the bench to film the adjustment (which was 8mm) as I couldn't get a good camera angle on the DR. I'll see if I can add a notation. Cheers.
Heyy how goes it !!! So I ride and what not but I haven't ridden in a while now like just maybe a teaser this year after going so much emotional hard to explain life changing pain stuck to nothing but rock bottom, I have a 2005 Honda CRF250R that's down but still my first virginity • my Grandpa that I had lost in my life , a veteran , a husband,Dad and My Grandpa, he had a Yamaha TT 500 and it sat in the barn for my inter life and 30 years plus, and never touched it yet alone wasn't allowed to touch it , he passed I took it apon myself to fix it , and was everything I could have the best opportunity to be honored to fix a what I call a military tribute in honor of him .,,...... And the rest isn't cool to talk about let alone History ..... BUT I HAVE THIS 1981 SUZUKI DR 500 I just got AND HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE VALVES CUZ I FUCKED ADJUST THEM !!! IM JUST TRYING TO RIDE OUTT MY ROCK BOTTOM, if anyone can help me please lmk🙏🙏
This is literally the best video explaining valve adjustments on TH-cam that I have found. Thank you!!!
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
Thanks for this video! Ive never adjusted valves on anything before and found your tutorial to be extremely thorough! Cheers from the US. 🍻
There are tons of videos on TH-cam 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!
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. ✌😁
I come back to this video every time I do this task for a refresher. Cheers, mate!
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.
Thank you for providing this clear, detailed tutorial. Very nice work!
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! ❤
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.
Fantastic video, great HD quality, easy to see and understand what you are doing. Thank you.
Best video for sure, direct and to the point. Thanks!
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.
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 :)
Best video on valve adjustment, great.
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.
Thanks for the video now I confident to do it myself cheers
Just saved me $560 dollars my dealer was going to charge me on my first check up. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
roguemotorcycle no probs mate!
Excellent, clear video pictures as well.
Very good video, thanks from Montana!!
Great explanation, I love tinkering on engines.
best demo I've watched
Great video! Very helpful, thanks
Thank YOU! Great Video!
Very well explained mate 👍
Using your video I set my intake valve to 0.10 and exhaust valves to 0.19 and prior to adjusting them I couldn't get a 0.05 in the exhaust and intake I'm pretty sure the guy I bought it off of never adjusted the valves
I have a question sir, why does the exhaust get so hot quality
Are the specs for valve clearance also valid for pre 1996 models?
Great video mate. How often does this need to be checked. Or is there a sign that the bike gives off.
4x4EastCoast hard to start when hot, or loud ticking sound can often be a sign they are out
Great video, I just picked up my first dr650 today and compared to my old dr350 it seems like the 650 makes a lot more valve noise than my 350 or any other bike I’ve ever owned to be honest lol
I’ve yet to check the valves but it seems your bike sounds similar to mine when idling so that’s reassuring for now
After first watching the KLR650 step by step valve check/adjustment video and then this DR video I am now convinced not to get the KLR.
I can sum it up for you like this..."The DR is a bush pig, the KLR is a pig". LOL.
Thats a great video many thanks for sharing.
thank you very much good job .
Which are the exhaust valves and which are the intake valves? And are all done on the compression stroke? Cheers.
if I can jump in .... yes, both done on compression stroke at the same time. Exhaust valves at front of motor, nearest exhaust pipe
Maan.. Thank you A LOT!!!
Legend, thank you
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I am abit confuse,I am asking.are the intake and exhaust valve checked at the same time when on the compression stroke.basically,I'm asking do you turn the engine just once on to do both intake and exhaust valves
Did you ever find an answer to your question? I got the bike apart right now lol and now I'm wondering the same
It's much easier to get the feeler guage in if you take the bolt out between the valves.
What's a "cobby"?
The Carburator. "CARBY"
I pulled the timing cover off and all of my oil leaked out, bike had been sitting for a year anyone know whats wrong?
Could be a few things overfilled (if winterised), Potential needle and seat carby problem, fuel could leak into the motor "overfilling it", more so if the overflow tube is blocked. does the oil smell like fuel? Is the tank near empty? Is the oil colour white?
@@doubleenvelopment6480 Thanks for the reply, the oil didn't smell of gas neither had a off color. The oil seem to have drained out of the timing cover/crank bolt cover as if it was a drain plug. Odd, maybe since it's been on a kickstand for a year and not started?
@@oBlackCoffee Sorry, I thought you were talking about the top alignment cover (the small one). If it was on the side sand and the you took the centre one out , It's likley to do that.
@@doubleenvelopment6480 oh okay just wanted to be sure that was normal, didn't realize. Thx
good job!
one day I'm going to get pissed off and list all the high tech features I want in a bike and replace my archaic carbureted, rod-forked, oil cooled Suzuki in my garage with a brand new DR
👌🏼👍🏼
The nut on the tappet is 10mm not 8mm
You're right. My bad, I had an different engine on the bench to film the adjustment (which was 8mm) as I couldn't get a good camera angle on the DR. I'll see if I can add a notation. Cheers.
Heyy how goes it !!! So I ride and what not but I haven't ridden in a while now like just maybe a teaser this year after going so much emotional hard to explain life changing pain stuck to nothing but rock bottom, I have a 2005 Honda CRF250R that's down but still my first virginity • my Grandpa that I had lost in my life , a veteran , a husband,Dad and My Grandpa, he had a Yamaha TT 500 and it sat in the barn for my inter life and 30 years plus, and never touched it yet alone wasn't allowed to touch it , he passed I took it apon myself to fix it , and was everything I could have the best opportunity to be honored to fix a what I call a military tribute in honor of him .,,...... And the rest isn't cool to talk about let alone History ..... BUT I HAVE THIS 1981 SUZUKI DR 500 I just got AND HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE VALVES CUZ I FUCKED ADJUST THEM !!! IM JUST TRYING TO RIDE OUTT MY ROCK BOTTOM, if anyone can help me please lmk🙏🙏
All the dr riders are Australian!
this video in incredible. Clear, easy to understand. Thank you for doing a simple honest video.