I have a 2000 kawi bayou 220.(and a couple of questions) 1) what are the specs for the valve lash on intake and exhaust valves? 2) what is the procedure to adjusting clutch so it's not so hard to shift? It doesn't slip when you let off the gas like it should, it lurches forward as motor slows down with the same speed as the quad.3) what is the largest tire size I could go without sacraficing too much; torgue, get up and go speed, and ability to powerslide on command. stock is 22x10x10, I was thinking 23x8x10 ITP Mudlites. all replys greatly appreciated.

 

valve setting are
intake 0.15-0.20 mm (0.006-0.008 in)
exhaust 0.18-0.23 mm (0.007-0.009 in)

adjust with the engine cold

to adjust the clutch take off the small plastic cap on the right side (when sitting on it) of the engine loosen the locknut then turn the screw clockwise until you feel resistance then turn it counter clockwise til you feel resistance then hold the screw and tighten the locknut

 

sorry i forgot to add a part so i edited it it is right now

 

Thanks for the info[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] What about the tire choice, think the 23 inch mudlites wont be too much?

 

im not sure about tire when i got my bayou it had 20x11x10 for some reason but they are brand new so im not gonna replace them yet

 

I got a question for ya. When youre cruisin along in any gear but especially low gears, and when you let off the gas, does it seem to lurch forward and slow down the atv as the motor slows down or does the centrifugal clutch disengage (like it should) and the motor seems to go close to idle as the atv loses momentum very slowly then to a stop? Mine kinda lurches forward when I let off gas. Is this normal?

 

i dont know i havent got to ride my bayou yet. i am still working on it it didnt run when i got it hopefully ill have it running in a few weeks

 

mine just idles when i let off.. so i dunno

 

I found that my Bayou shifts much easier if you add one final step when adjusting the clutch, that is to turn the screw back in the clockwise direction 1/4 turn. I noticed this step in the clutch adjustment procedure for my '92 Honda Fourtrax and tried it on my Bayou.

 

Thanks for the tip, I'll try to get to adjusting it tomorrow since I aint gotta work. I know I'm just a little on the lazy side.