OK, trying not to sound too dumb here, but I have never adjusted the valves on a bike before. what exactly is the gap, and could you briefly describe how to do it? I am pretty good with engines but without formal training, I kinda learn as I go and like I said, never had to do the valve adjustment yet.
Thanks

 

Try this thread it has some good info:

http://forums.atvconnection.co...rd1=adjusting%20valves

 

Not exactly the same but the principal is the same. it will make more sense as you go. I just set mine to top dead center on the right stroke without the marks and it runs fine.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tcf26

Not exactly the same but the principal is the same. it will make more sense as you go. I just set mine to top dead center on the right stroke without the marks and it runs fine.</end quote></div>

yes the principal the same but the valves setting are differant, 200-250cc valve clearance should be set at .004 intake and .006 exhaust, the .002 billl2099 mention is for the 50-110 according to the honda manual, still to me that's to tight, should still be .004-.006. the biggest thing when sitting valve clearance is make sure the piston is at tdc on the compression stroke. if you need any more information on how to adjust valves e-mail me at luvmysxs@yahoo.com

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Ok, now I can't wait till my day off Sunday to adjust my valves! Is it strange that I get excited and look forward to doing things like that?
What would be a symptom of valve clearance being too little or too much? and is this something that needs to be adjusted periodically, or will it stay put after it is set?
Also....are those numbers .004-.006 standard for all makes 200-250cc?? Or should i be looking for different specs on different brands? Sorry for all the questions, but this valve stuff is new to me, and want to be sure what I'm doing.
Thanks for the help

 

.004 intake and .006 exhaust is pretty much standard on all atv's, no matter what size engine,
to much clearance= at idle you will hear a clicking noise
little or no clearance= hard starting or no start
valves lash mush be adjusted periodically,

 

Hello, I have a 07 hybird and we haven’t had any issues besides finding the rim sizes until now. The ignition control box has gone bad (we think) and I’m having trouble finding a replacement part. It’s been good to us over the years with many trips to the sand dunes once we got front and rear paddles for it. I hope this will help you decide.

 

I have a 2006 hi-bird atv 250 I have lost the old chain. does anyone know the chain size and the number of links in it? I also cant figure out how to tighten the chain?

 

I hope things go well for you.