I have heard a little ticking sound comming from the engine, knowing that it is the valves and considering a valve adjustment. Runs good have never had a problem after 450 miles. If I do Go with the valve adjustment what else does the machanic check(timing, fluid ect...) on the AC, and what is a good price? Thanks in Advanced for the help.

 

if you are half way mechanically inclined and possess some basic mechanics tools,,,,,try it yourself!!!

Udjusting the valves is easy,,,,,,although there is a little labor involved (JUST TO GET TO THEM).

If you have a shop do it,,,,,,,,,they will charge you between 1 and 2 hours labor plus some (too much).

Buy the tools,,,buy the maual,,,learn your bike........

....my advice to any atv owner (unless they are really rich,,,,,and dont mind if some jamoch wrenches on their bike),,,,,is to learn how to wrench on it......

 

i have thought of doing it my self but I'm not that smart in atv repair and plus i'm only 16 with no repair knowledge once so ever. Trying to learn, but learning new stuff everyday.

 

Ticking sound from the valve area? Yes, get your dealer to inspect and make necessary correction.

When we got our dealer to service our AC 500i at 129 miles, he listened to its engine. Sounded great. Since it sounded great, my dealer recommended it would be "a waste of dollars" to inspect the values. He suggested they inspect the valves at the 500 mile mark. One of those, "if it sounds ok then don't waste time inspecting it!!!" ideas. In your case, I'd get them to listen to your engine's ticking, then allow them to go the next step.

Hope this helps...

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next thing you know,,,you'll be 45 and saying the same thing

buy some tools,,,,,,,,ask a friend,,,,,,its easy,,,,,,trust me

ask the "shop" teacher in your school to show you

Buy a repair manual for $40,,,,,,its a piece of cake

 

I still can't make up my mine I need more input and replys. scale Factor of 1 to 10 on a difficulty meter? Still contiplating the idea of doing it my self> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

The biggest thing will probably be taking all the plastic and stuff off (whatever is required)(do it neat and orderly inspecting parts as you go)

the actual valve job,,,is really just more of an inspection,,,and maybe a simple adjustment (pull a cover and look at em).

Learning your bike is an important part of owning an atv,,,,it will be a cinch to fix and tune before long(and diagnose).

Certainly some things shoud be done in a shop,,,,,but its the simple labor stuff that empties the wallet in the meantime.

The manual is a must,,,,(an actual shop manual),,,,it lays it out step by step,,,,and list the tools needed.

What exactly is your level of mechanical genious?

 

At least get yourself the manual,,,,and read it cover to cover,,,,,then read it again,,,,that will help you make a better decision.

It may not be a bad idea to let the shop do the 1st service either!!!

I usually do this (as much as I hate to),,,just to get a feel for the service dept,,,,,and I will actually tear my bike down and inspect there work afterwords.

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Then figure it out from there.

Call the dealer,,,,and have the service dept explain what you get for your money (on a 1st service),,,,they will quote you a price im sure. Be sure they do what they say they will do.

 

Bing,

You are right on with your "Learning your bike is an important part of owning an atv..." comment. I purchased shock covers for my AC 500i and couldn't install them on the back. Not enough space to get my large hands around its syspension and shock area. So, I pulled the back tires off. By doing this, I learned our AC 500i has a parallel bracking system that shares the same disc. One system is hydrolic with its own disc pads, and the other is cable with its different brake pads. Completely two different braking systems for extra added safety. What a great idea!!!! When I order brake pads, I also need to remember to specific for which system. And I wouldn't have learned this if I didn't pull its back wheels off.

Just wanted to provide some supporting feedback to your "Learning your bike is an important part of owning an atv..." comment.

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I bought the manual and did the work my self it was easier than i thought runs good sounds good and i want to say thanks for the help and for saving me $$$$$$$.

marcus