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2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

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Old 11-01-2006, 11:57 PM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

Does anyone know how to adjust the valves on this bike? Do you also know the measurement of the feeler guage?

Problem: Loud knocking/pinging when you rev real fast and loud clattering when under a load (going up a hill and going full throttle). Sounds like metal hitting. Like piston hitting spark plug which it is not.

I am running a 168 Main with a Dr.D Slip On with K&N Filter and the airbox lid off...

Please Help!!!!!!! Help!!!! Help!!!!!!



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Old 11-02-2006, 08:22 AM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

Here you go http://www.atvriders.com/articles/va...ment400ex.html
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 03:36 PM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

Any idea of loud metal clattering noise when you first rev real high or mainly when you are on a load or going up a hill then full throttle in like 3rd gear it just sounds like metal chattering but under normal conditions it doesn't make that sound...

Help please!!!


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Old 11-02-2006, 04:57 PM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

How long has it been since the oil was changed? Did the oil filter get installed correctly? Oil level good?
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 05:18 PM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

Yes. Oil level is good. Do you check it from the upper Bladder with the dip stick? If so, it is good. I did not change the oil filter yet. Probably need to. I am hoping it is just the valves or the jetting... Also this bike gets Very Very hot after a good ride. Is this normal?

 
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Old 11-08-2006, 10:13 PM
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Blown head gasket
 
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:50 AM
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Default 2005 Honda 400ex Valve Adjustment??? HELP!!!

Just so you know when your in too high of a gear and too low of RPM's with a load youll definately get that metal clanging sound too going up hills and tree shot, happens alot.
 
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