can somone tell me how to adjust my valves, and what tools i might need?

 

You need valve feelers, and whatever tools it takes to get to the valves.

Asking these questions, you really shouldn't even think of adjusting your valves. take it to a shop and get it done.

 

Dirt Wheels had a whole article on it this month (or the time before that not sure) you should try picking one up

 

Coincidentally, I just did mine today.......

Remove the front plastic and gas tank. Set the flywheel so that the "T" mark is showing, on the compression stroke. Using feeler guages, set the intake valve to .003 and the exhaust to .007. If you have a service manual, it will give you a step by step procedure.

As noted above, unless you have some mechanical experience, it may be best to have someone do it for you.

 

jibrelle, incase you hadnt read my earlier post, i stated I just rebuilt my motor,and have my ASE certification. figured id ask to see if anyone had some tips on easier methods.

 

go to www.yamaha-motor.com you can now access owners manuals and stuff for free. check it out

 

It's simple 350wolv. You will have to start by removing the front plastic and the gas tank. If I remember right, you have to remove the clutch cover on the wolvy to get to the crank nut. Rotate the crank nut till you achieve top dead center (see owners manual). Then remove the valve covers. You will need an 8mm wrench to loosen the jam nut. Then, simply turn the rocker seat in or out till you get the correct clearance (see owner's manual). When you acheive this, tighten the jam nut back down and replace the covers. Then the tank and plastic and your done.

~HoundDog

 

I would adjust them the same way you did when you just rebuilt your motor ?

 

Ummm, you don't have to remove the side cover, you either take the plug out to access the nut, or on the pull start version, use it to rotate the flywheel to TDC. Removing the spark plug makes the rotations easier.

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