Ive had my raptor for about a year and 5 months ive changed oil regularly and adjusted chain. i guess its time to check the valves. can anybody that has done it previously?
how about any other maintenace that is required by now.

 

wow dude,,,,,,your long over due,,,even moreso if your running the dunes

1st you need some mechanical ability
2nd a few tools
3rd a shop manual

its really easy,,,,,but could be scary to a 1st timer,,,,,or someone who has no wrenching skills

what is your ability mechanically?

 

oh yeah,,,,,you should be really happy with the performance gains,,,and powerband

I would guess the your intake valves are really tight,,,,and the exhaust right on

just a hunch

 

also do a search

lots of info on this topic already

 

Go to raptortranny.com.

 

oh yeah,,,forgot about that

 

WOw, i didnt realize i had overdue maInt, ill do it tomorrow. my dad is a mechanic bu t i dont like wrenching that much i jus t like using it.

 

actually it runs pretty good. that maybe why it idles high at times and then goes back down by itself.

by the way what other maint is due other than valves.

 

I didn't adjust my valves until almost 2 years after break in. My exhaust were fine, but my intake were loose.

I used a thread from another site. One of the members there provided loads of info on what tools you need, what specs to do it in, and also quite a few photos. It was the first time I opened up my engine, just make sure it is clean, and take your time, other then that I think you'll be good.

I don't think you need to do much else, other then, grease, change oil and filter, and clean air filter. Thats just common stuff though. I haven't had any other problems and that is my maint list.

 

that raptortranny.com will walk you thru it with pictures and all

buy some feeler guages and have at it