Nice videos explaining everything. Even tho I can't do it, I don't have a garage and much torquing experience, it gave me some insight to what the machanic will do (hopefully he will!) on my XTX.
It went pretty good! With this video it its easy to do. I set the intake to 0.09 and the exhaust to 0.17. Weird thing is that the engine is still noisey.
@@RadoTrenciansky It seems that this noise varies from engine to engine. This is what i hear. Mine is on the noisy side unfortunately. But i saw also ones which are pretty silent and smooth. Will check valves and also for that lose bolt on crankshaft
Thank you for this very detailed and helpful video. I'm about to do a valve check for the very first time myself, so that wille be exciting, and I will use your video as a guide! I do have 2 questions, if you don't mind. First one is about the tank removal; the workshop manual mentions that you have to disconnect the fuel hose, the overflow hose and 2 connectors. How did you do this? By changing the angle of the tank (lift) to get underneath? Second question is about the alignment (0.45 seconds in this video); what socket are you using? Is it the same as the one to remove the front chain sprocket? I believe that is a 32mm Thank you very much!
You are very welcome. After you remove fuel tank bolts it's best to have someone lifting tank slightly off the frame so you can locate high pressure fuel hose and push on two plastic tabs to then unlock quick locks and disconnect the hose. There is also slide on security clip which you take off first. It is pretty straight forward once you see it. Socket size to turn crank shaft is 22mm I believe. Have fun and good luck with it.
@@RadoTrenciansky Your video shows it isn't necessary to remove the radiator to do the exhaust valve check. Nevertheless you've removed the guard and the bolts, but keeping the radiator in its place. What's the advantage/benefit of doing this?
Awesome channel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. You are the only channel that has a XT660 valve adjustment video on youtube. How much km's is on the XT now? Do you still own it? And what kind of problems did you encounter in the 100.000km+ that the bike has run?
Thank you for your comment and your kind words TBR 660. Tenere is at 133000km and I had absolutely zero issues with it. Great machine it is. I am now looking for battery electric version of Tenere. Not available yet :)
Gracias por la explicación, pero no entiendo por que las de admisión las has regulado a 0.08 si en el manual pone otra cosa... por cierto los dos vídeos de llaman igual, el otro debe de ser la parte I
@@RadoTrenciansky Im a farmer, i live in Brazil and i maintain all my machines up to the motorcicles. I appreciete your video and will keep you posted.
Maybe it's gonna be a stupid question but i've to ask :) I've read the manual and some other info on web, i can't find any information or "to do" step about engine oil draining. Is it necessary to drain oil to valve adjustment?
Janberk E for valve clearance adjustment you do not have to drain oil. You just need to take the tank off and everything under it to expose the head of the engine. Engine has to be cold and if it is not, draining oil helps cooling it off quicker.
Not a good idea to set such a tight valve clearance because it gets even tighter over time. It is sensible to choose the largest valve clearance within the tolerance. I adjusted it to 0.13 and 0.20 and the noises disappear after just two minutes. So you have the greatest security against a burnt valve!
@@RadoTrenciansky you have adjusted to minimum clearance. So as the valves normally wear into the seats, the clearance becomes less. If your checking them every service interval and know the bike well, fine. If they don’t close up that’s great but most bikes close up with miles and if you are already on minimum clearance you will be less than that before next check. Set too loose you could loose a bit of power and gain noise but the valves won’t close up and burn out.
Thank you, sir. Very good explanation.
I need to prepare myself mentally, to do this on my Aprilia Pegaso Strada.
Nice videos explaining everything. Even tho I can't do it, I don't have a garage and much torquing experience, it gave me some insight to what the machanic will do (hopefully he will!) on my XTX.
Thanks,very easy to understand,and at a nice pace.
I really appreciate this video. I also own a tenere. Keep it up!
Thank you very much! I enjoyed this video, very nice presentation and explanation!
Best regards
Thank you for making this video! It is really going to help me do my valves next week! :D
Thanks for your comment YT Tommert. Let me know how you went please. All the best
It went pretty good! With this video it its easy to do. I set the intake to 0.09 and the exhaust to 0.17. Weird thing is that the engine is still noisey.
YT- Tommert all tenere engines are somewhat noisy and clunky :)
@@RadoTrenciansky It seems that this noise varies from engine to engine. This is what i hear. Mine is on the noisy side unfortunately. But i saw also ones which are pretty silent and smooth. Will check valves and also for that lose bolt on crankshaft
@@RadoTrenciansky Too bad you didn't add short video with the sound before and after adjustment :)
wow no shims nice (I'm used to working on old cars) really want an XT 660Z :)
Thank you for your comment Yunk9. I am sure you will like this machine. My one has now done 113000km and runs great.
Thank you for this very detailed and helpful video. I'm about to do a valve check for the very first time myself, so that wille be exciting, and I will use your video as a guide! I do have 2 questions, if you don't mind.
First one is about the tank removal; the workshop manual mentions that you have to disconnect the fuel hose, the overflow hose and 2 connectors. How did you do this? By changing the angle of the tank (lift) to get underneath?
Second question is about the alignment (0.45 seconds in this video); what socket are you using? Is it the same as the one to remove the front chain sprocket? I believe that is a 32mm
Thank you very much!
You are very welcome. After you remove fuel tank bolts it's best to have someone lifting tank slightly off the frame so you can locate high pressure fuel hose and push on two plastic tabs to then unlock quick locks and disconnect the hose. There is also slide on security clip which you take off first. It is pretty straight forward once you see it. Socket size to turn crank shaft is 22mm I believe. Have fun and good luck with it.
@@RadoTrenciansky Thank you very much for your response, it is much appreciated! I'm a 'one man army' so I need to figure out a way to lift the tank 😁
@@RadoTrenciansky Your video shows it isn't necessary to remove the radiator to do the exhaust valve check. Nevertheless you've removed the guard and the bolts, but keeping the radiator in its place. What's the advantage/benefit of doing this?
Awesome channel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. You are the only channel that has a XT660 valve adjustment video on youtube. How much km's is on the XT now? Do you still own it? And what kind of problems did you encounter in the 100.000km+ that the bike has run?
Thank you for your comment and your kind words TBR 660. Tenere is at 133000km and I had absolutely zero issues with it. Great machine it is. I am now looking for battery electric version of Tenere. Not available yet :)
Awesome vid! thanks a mill - I'm comfortable to try this myself - thanks for the guidance!!! :-)
You are very welcome Andre. I am glad you found this video helpful.
Very very good
I usually use a ring wrench with a flat screw driver through it holding the screw
Thanks, very good video!
Gracias por la explicación, pero no entiendo por que las de admisión las has regulado a 0.08 si en el manual pone otra cosa... por cierto los dos vídeos de llaman igual, el otro debe de ser la parte I
Hi there, great and very helpful video.
As I understood you using old gaskets for the covers?
Yes. If they don't leak they continue serving well.
I appreciate your comment. Thank you.
What is the ideal mileage to check valve clearence for the first time?
Kiko I suggest checking valve clearance at around 20 000 miles or 30 000km. Let me know how it goes when you do check it please.
@@RadoTrenciansky Im a farmer, i live in Brazil and i maintain all my machines up to the motorcicles. I appreciete your video and will keep you posted.
Have you still got it
Yes. It has done now 145 000km
Maybe it's gonna be a stupid question but i've to ask :) I've read the manual and some other info on web, i can't find any information or "to do" step about engine oil draining. Is it necessary to drain oil to valve adjustment?
Janberk E for valve clearance adjustment you do not have to drain oil. You just need to take the tank off and everything under it to expose the head of the engine. Engine has to be cold and if it is not, draining oil helps cooling it off quicker.
NO
Not a good idea to set such a tight valve clearance because it gets even tighter over time. It is sensible to choose the largest valve clearance within the tolerance. I adjusted it to 0.13 and 0.20 and the noises disappear after just two minutes. So you have the greatest security against a burnt valve!
Thanks for your concern RR. My tenere has now done 135 000km without any issue with valves or anything else. How many have you done on yours?
Rr. Looser over time you mean right?
@@RadoTrenciansky Oh, I'm happy that Japanese technology survived such "mechanics" too.
Rr I still don't understand your logic. Please tell me how my valve clearance adjustment is out of spec according to your standards?
@@RadoTrenciansky you have adjusted to minimum clearance. So as the valves normally wear into the seats, the clearance becomes less. If your checking them every service interval and know the bike well, fine. If they don’t close up that’s great but most bikes close up with miles and if you are already on minimum clearance you will be less than that before next check. Set too loose you could loose a bit of power and gain noise but the valves won’t close up and burn out.