1986 Honda XL600R How To Adjust The Valves

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  • @gqhall
    @gqhall 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no idea why your not a superstar on youtube........i have learned things i didnt even want to learn about....im arkansas bread and raised.....you have a fan here son....Git R Dun

  • @erikeggenbakstad
    @erikeggenbakstad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video will never die.
    Want to know why? It's a Honda, they keep going with basic maintenance like this 😊👍

  • @raymondpoteet8920
    @raymondpoteet8920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it, thank you. A nice guy, direct and to the point without a bunch of nasty-assed loud music. Perfect!

  • @kensmith3665
    @kensmith3665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the only video that explained about true top dead centre and overlap and I looked for days. Your video gave me the knowledge to properly adjust my valves (2004 XR400R). Thanks.

  • @mrclean6796
    @mrclean6796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great job my friend! Unlike most videos where you can't see what the person's doing, the lighting in your video made that possible. Thanks.

  • @7eventhFloor
    @7eventhFloor 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love these XL600 videos. You present the information in a nice timely manner and it is all easy to follow! Thanks for making these. Great job!

    • @DRaysShop
      @DRaysShop  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Micah Bearden Thanks for watching!

  • @cvd6262
    @cvd6262 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I'm trying to get a 1981 xl185s up and running, and the Haynes manual doesn't give a great description of this process. This video really shows what to do.

  • @philthy8150
    @philthy8150 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect camera angle for the close up shots!

  • @aaronburke7676
    @aaronburke7676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make taking those plugs out look easy. I've spent hours and only got one of em out.

  • @joeycarr5809
    @joeycarr5809 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best bike tune vids on here DRay, the close-ups are key. Your vids are going to save me lots of $ and the joy of the experience of course lol.

  • @lukewalters4716
    @lukewalters4716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    D-Ray thanks again for the refresher course in 2020. Great video. Keep making them lot of us need it and enjoy your work and efforts. Just wanted you to know from the TH-cam gang.

  • @mattmercer7987
    @mattmercer7987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got an 87 XL600R and your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you….!

  • @ivanvillegas8034
    @ivanvillegas8034 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i found the the tdc tip really helpful, not that many videos that show you clearly

  • @amf4399
    @amf4399 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks D-Ray. With any luck I just might have this bike back together soon. I have been dragging this out for 2 years.

  • @davidgreen4888
    @davidgreen4888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video tip especially about the full rotation off. I was wondering why my feeler gages would not fit. Thanks again.

  • @rcbrooks1138
    @rcbrooks1138 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! My wife just got one this past year and we've been loving it. Also don't forget to check your decompression play as well. Not really a big deal, but just while you are at it.

  • @bokey1968
    @bokey1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally a guy that knows what hes doing. great video.

  • @MrWiskin
    @MrWiskin 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are great Videos, keep em coming. You did forget to mention however leave the beer drinking until the valve adjustment is done!

  • @kamsden13
    @kamsden13 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip and show D. Jobs like this are a lot easier for me when I can see it done by someone else.

  • @Karljonkrist
    @Karljonkrist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish you would show the decompressor adjustment too - manual tells me I'm supposed to do it, when adjusting the valves.

  • @jeffbrown1040
    @jeffbrown1040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are very informative and on the money for what I'm doin on my 1985 xl600. hope you continue with videos on the xl600.

  • @jessiefurr2327
    @jessiefurr2327 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently acquired an xr 500 and there is a ticking sound coming from it I’m am going to try to adjust the values back to factory to see if it fixes it! Great videos thanks for the help!

  • @chrisdanielsson
    @chrisdanielsson 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi D-Ray and thumbs up to and your work! I'm building a scrambler out of an XL600R -83 and your vids have been of great help during the assembly!

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for kind words, I do enjoy makin' these vids.

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, looks like new cam and rockers are in your future man. It would also be a good idea to flush out the crankcase, oil tank, and check the primary strainer screen when you replace your valvetrain parts. Don't want any debris from those worn parts scratching up the new ones. Let me know how your project turns out.

  • @jeffreyjosejuarez
    @jeffreyjosejuarez 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    your the best man! Some one should give you a job at a university!!! you helped me out a lot, thank you very much bro!!!

  • @franzjimenez1
    @franzjimenez1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice to have your help....! I have an 86 XR600 hope it will be the same clerance

  • @egidiocarnevale1545
    @egidiocarnevale1545 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Mr. D-Ray Smith :-) You teached me to adjust valves by myself in a very easy explanation.

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched your video, and yep, it's noisy! lol Try adjusting the valves, if it is still noisy, you probably have either a worn out cam chain, or wear on the cam and rocker/sub rocker arms.

  • @delldavis9803
    @delldavis9803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liked your video and learned something new about rockin the valves to see if it’s on top dead center. Just goes to show you you can learn something new even at 75 years old. I have one question though I have adjusted the valves And now the bike is hard starting any ideas would be appreciated thank you.

    • @delldavis9803
      @delldavis9803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OK I did have the valves too tight loose in a little bit now it starts fine

  • @kcatto21
    @kcatto21 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very good video I would like to have one of those handy dandy honda spec books... where would a guys get one of those?

  • @ncautoman57
    @ncautoman57 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snap on makes a valve lash adjusting tool in 10mm and 12mm sizes..It makes the job go alot easier. I used them when I was a Honda tech. Check with your snap on dealer. Great video by the way..Take care.

  • @davidgreen4888
    @davidgreen4888 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    D-Ray, thanks for the videos. I will be doing my valves and fork seals hopefully this weekend with your help and my manual.

  • @yetijetn6360
    @yetijetn6360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video, my Clymer manual was confusing me with too many details.

  • @johndoh3353
    @johndoh3353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for putting these videos out there. Top notch.

  • @Mogman150
    @Mogman150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video with good close up! I would only suggest that you crank the engine counterclockwise to not loosen up the flywheel bolt. The way you re-tighten the lock nut is just how I do it. Do you know if the '85 XL350R also has a 'T' mark? I can't seem to see one. Take care

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually have the factory Honda version made by kowa-seiki, but since these vids are aimed at the do-it-yourselfer I try to use regular hand tools when possible. Thanks for th' info bro!

  • @Ticky66MN
    @Ticky66MN 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video DRay. I enjoy learning these concepts from you.

  • @joshuacotton6436
    @joshuacotton6436 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much better than Honda service manual, worked for my 97

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I shot these vids a few weeks ago, just now gettin' time to edit and upload. Got one more vid on this bike yet to edit. Have a goodun'!

  • @robertehv1968
    @robertehv1968 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, first one I found that actually showed the adjusting itself. Thx!

  • @tonyplott1278
    @tonyplott1278 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job my friend....I have referred back to this post several times. Clear, intelligent instructions!

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dibber, I'm kinda partial to these big ol' dual sport bikes myself.

  • @makoshoemaker8220
    @makoshoemaker8220 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was extremely helpful, I'll give it a go tomorrow thank you!

  • @Pipermillen
    @Pipermillen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers D-Ray simple easy to follow instructions just what I needed Garry.

  • @jonathanlavelle6005
    @jonathanlavelle6005 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done video! I'm doing this for an XR400 but the valves are very similar. Thanks!

  • @scottmitchell8273
    @scottmitchell8273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers from Australia ..nice little refresher course 😉

  • @burthammer2871
    @burthammer2871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey D-Ray all the videos are helpful, thanks for sharing. Hey where did you get that spec booklet ? Would love to get one myself. Thanks again!

  • @MrDefender1990
    @MrDefender1990 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait to start checking over these parts on 83 xl600!!

  • @torjusbn
    @torjusbn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video man, so informative and easy to follow!

  • @damienallart8683
    @damienallart8683 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    look's like a Kid Game after watched you done it. A big thanks from France :)

  • @FrankCottonMBS
    @FrankCottonMBS 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have been a lot of help with rebuilding my XR . Thanks

  • @mountaintile
    @mountaintile 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the vids comin D ray. Just picked up an 86 a couple months ago. Thanks

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your videos are really helpful ..keep on rollin..thanks a lot

  • @spark23ca
    @spark23ca 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm thinkin of buying a xr 500 r 1985 that doesn't run...cause well thats what i can afford ..all this stuff is very helpful ..i've done most of this b4 but rebuilding the forks and little things like witch way the oil filter goes in and the clearances on the valves are very helpful....i bought a cr 250 in boxes with a book and a new sleeve put er together and got 2000 out of it ...2nd gear didn't work and power valve and cylinder was worn out..any knowledge is useful thanks for posting

  • @suapman121
    @suapman121 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this! your instructions are so perfectly clear

  • @kaischwenke
    @kaischwenke 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    great presentation, easy to understand. Great bike by the way!

  • @timjaekel3391
    @timjaekel3391 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome and easy tutorial! Thank you!

  • @158mollie
    @158mollie 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi doc im going to do my 84 XT600 valves just like u did.thanks

  • @ronin99999
    @ronin99999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video,I have 2000 xr 200r is the procedure the same ?

  • @CaptCrete
    @CaptCrete 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do an XL600 engine rebuild vid. thanks for this one

  • @GeneralAlex4
    @GeneralAlex4 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips and visual on that valve.

  • @codyrundle9070
    @codyrundle9070 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video and fast to the point. do you know how what the spec is on a 1983 xr 350? and how to take off the cam chain tensioner? so i can time my bike correctly

  • @markosborne3637
    @markosborne3637 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Nice, clear and easy presentation.

  • @CarsnStuff
    @CarsnStuff 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome stuff ! I just got an XL600r same year. Having some backfire issues and its having a hard time running. I've cleaned the carbs tob to bottom, and hoping to check the valves soon. is it recommended to do this with the engine fully cold ?

  • @sory4beinanonymous
    @sory4beinanonymous 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for giving us the specs 👌🏼👌🏼 now i dont have to buy the manual

  • @mickfurness1101
    @mickfurness1101 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx for the post.
    Does you little book have the valve clearances for the 1983 250r xlx ?

  • @troyrunyan249
    @troyrunyan249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one, I have a ‘87 and I need to adjust them.

  • @MrTrescojones
    @MrTrescojones 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very useful and well explained/demonstrated, thanks v much

  • @gasdude66
    @gasdude66 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, best valve adjustment video on u tube cheers.

  • @8486vettguy
    @8486vettguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, false top dead center. Great information.

  • @beatmichel4078
    @beatmichel4078 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx! Your videos really help me!

  • @poisonedpill1
    @poisonedpill1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man thanks a million from Northern WISCONSIN. VERY CLEAR AND VERY HELPFULL!!! DAMM, You are the man. Eddie J C.

  • @casey3916
    @casey3916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect video on the subject thanks alot

  • @steveprovost6389
    @steveprovost6389 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    D-Ray! Great videos! Got a couple questions for you. Thinking of purchasing a non-running 1984 XL600R. Firstly, what would be a fair price for one? Seller wants $1000. Supposed to be in good shape, 24k miles. Engine rebuilt by previous owner. (not sure if that's good, or bad) The seller says it has no spark, so it won't run. Tough to diagnose through a post, but any idea if it's a simple electrical thing (coil, relay, or such), or could it be a nightmare and money pit chasing the problem. You're input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

  • @felixmikkialmosttoasted3911
    @felixmikkialmosttoasted3911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. New to all this. 83 xl 600r

  • @Mogman150
    @Mogman150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get your handy Honda spec manual?

  • @muddy1ish
    @muddy1ish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Made job go smoothly

  • @annadavies7904
    @annadavies7904 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great series of videos, thanks :)

  • @simonhughes5919
    @simonhughes5919 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just watching the xl600r valve timing video. And was wondering once you've found your tdc doyou just adjust the exhaust valves and return the crank to adjust the inlets. Or do you find true tdc and adjust al four valves.

  • @ThePinkpelvis
    @ThePinkpelvis 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the Help DRay, Very Informative and helpfull! -Aaron From South Tahoe

  • @kiteroh
    @kiteroh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video's, very helpfull! grtz from Belgium :)

  • @GardenNewbie
    @GardenNewbie 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool thnx, this helped, just need to buy some feeler guages now, and try and find the mm setting for my honda 300 ex....

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jeff!

  • @youssefkhamis1299
    @youssefkhamis1299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much
    But im facing a small problem with the intake right one it’s very noisy

  • @yamacross1
    @yamacross1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thnks for the video ! it helped me a lot !

  • @dexterlexter123
    @dexterlexter123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video

  • @DRaysShop
    @DRaysShop  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It has them for a 83 XL250R, if that is the same as yours. they are- intake .05mm or .002in, exhaust .10mm or .004in. Thanks for watchin'!

  • @polaroidzik
    @polaroidzik 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, Thank you for making effort

  • @fernandosalazar6316
    @fernandosalazar6316 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video very well explained

  • @FlypFlap91
    @FlypFlap91 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, it helped me a lot!
    thanks!

  • @jbod4933
    @jbod4933 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    D ray I tried this because the motor is noisy I really tried alot to get the flywheel cover off so I could turn it manually really couldn't so I used the Kickstart to turn it which was a huge pain my 87 xl600r valves look different then your video I tried adjusting the rear valve but didn't seem right so I tried putting it back where it was put the bike back together now it runs like crap. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I was thinking of getting a manual impact hammer to try and get that cover off so I can turn the flywheel.

  • @gregpurdum8190
    @gregpurdum8190 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS PAL JUST WHAT i NEEDED

  • @detwilson1
    @detwilson1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid dray keepum commin

  • @guidotarga1828
    @guidotarga1828 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks from italy. Nice video

  • @Felix24975
    @Felix24975 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I know this video is old, but it's very helpful. Is there any chance that handy little book of yours tells you the valve spec for a 83 xl250? If it does I'd be really grateful. I've been looking everywhere and cant find it and I dont want to pay $100 for a manual that I'll use the one time.
    Thanks

  • @louis1314ful
    @louis1314ful 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    amigo estoy reconstruyendo XL600 tendrá un vídeo de como armar esta maquina

  • @marklamb5164
    @marklamb5164 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video looks easy enough

  • @zionchosenone
    @zionchosenone 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and simple thanks!

  • @velocipus
    @velocipus 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great video!