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Corndog · 04-04-2006, 10:13 AM

I sent this reply to a "private message" but others may be able to use the info too...........A manual will give you confidence, and I highly suggest you use one. I assume you can remove the plastic ok. Here are the tough parts you must get right.1) exhaust is in front and intake at rear of head 2)To adjust a tappet you loosen the outer lock nut and turn the inner screw adjuster in or out to get clearance correct. When you tighten locknut back up check that adjuster did not move on you 3) you must have the motor at top dead center (tdc) on compression stroke. To do this you remove the nickle sized cover from the right side of engine case that allows you to see timing marks. Pull the rope very slowly until you see the "T" mark, as you get close the motor will try to spin past it, if it does keep pulling rope till you see the mark again. You must be at TDC to adjust valves. When at TDC the valves should have some play, if not turn motor crank 1 revolution and reset mark and look for clearance again 4) when adjusted I usually pull the rope and spin the crank around 1 or 2 times then reset TDC and recheck the valve clearance. Check manual for clearances, .006 in and .013 ex I think.

I use plain old flat feeler gauages but ones that are bent at the tip are easier. The feeler guage should have slight drag when you insert it between rocker arm and valve stem. When removing plastic it is not necessary to disconnect fuel guage wires which is a bitch. I just take the tank and carefully go under the right side of handle bars and sit it on the front rack still connected. Sometimes its easier to remove the spark plug when you set TDC but I'm lazy and just leave it in. Lastly, you may want to go ahead and buy the O rings to replace the ones (2) under the valve covers.

**Ultratec** · 04-04-2006, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the info Corndog.. You also want to do this w/ a cool engine, not hot.. We are working on a Tech section, when its all done, this will sure and be in there. I am gonna make this a stick so its easy to find. Lets not fill this thread w/ things not related to the topic, otherwise we will have to lock it.. Thanks again Corn.

Corndog · 04-05-2006, 08:10 AM

Your welcome

hannes · 04-07-2006, 09:24 AM

Thanks, I was also looking for this info. Mine is also long obverdue for a check
(1300 km).

warnwarn · 04-08-2006, 12:26 AM

A tech section is a great idea. Who ever is working on it you are good people and doing a good thing for all of mankind - or just us Rincon Riders.

dirtman-5724 · 04-13-2006, 07:33 PM

how long ddoes it take to set your valves

rincon_rebel · 04-13-2006, 10:05 PM

I heard about an hour for a decent mechanically inclined person. Maybe less who knows! I always end up drinking too much beer when working on her so everything is 3 times longer for me to do.....

YellowCJ · 04-14-2006, 01:45 PM

LOL Rebel,
It took me 3 days to adjust mine. I'd start it, drink a couple 12 packs, then forget what I was doing and call it a day.

parkgt · 05-16-2006, 10:19 PM

Are the valve clearance specs the same for the 06 and the earlier models?

Thanks

rincon_rebel · 05-16-2006, 10:27 PM

did you look in the manual? Should be in there if im not mistaken. If not look around for a service manual.

04-04-2006, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Corndog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Creek Posts: 6,972	Valves I sent this reply to a "private message" but others may be able to use the info too...........A manual will give you confidence, and I highly suggest you use one. I assume you can remove the plastic ok. Here are the tough parts you must get right.1) exhaust is in front and intake at rear of head 2)To adjust a tappet you loosen the outer lock nut and turn the inner screw adjuster in or out to get clearance correct. When you tighten locknut back up check that adjuster did not move on you 3) you must have the motor at top dead center (tdc) on compression stroke. To do this you remove the nickle sized cover from the right side of engine case that allows you to see timing marks. Pull the rope very slowly until you see the "T" mark, as you get close the motor will try to spin past it, if it does keep pulling rope till you see the mark again. You must be at TDC to adjust valves. When at TDC the valves should have some play, if not turn motor crank 1 revolution and reset mark and look for clearance again 4) when adjusted I usually pull the rope and spin the crank around 1 or 2 times then reset TDC and recheck the valve clearance. Check manual for clearances, .006 in and .013 ex I think. I use plain old flat feeler gauages but ones that are bent at the tip are easier. The feeler guage should have slight drag when you insert it between rocker arm and valve stem. When removing plastic it is not necessary to disconnect fuel guage wires which is a bitch. I just take the tank and carefully go under the right side of handle bars and sit it on the front rack still connected. Sometimes its easier to remove the spark plug when you set TDC but I'm lazy and just leave it in. Lastly, you may want to go ahead and buy the O rings to replace the ones (2) under the valve covers. __________________ 2003 green Rinny (10,500 miles), "25" Bighorn Radials (white letters out) full of extra slime, water pump mod, no warning labels, E Trex, everything else like Mr. Honda made it. 2000 XR 400r (est 3,500 miles). RIDE RED EVEN IF ITS GOT GREEN PLASTIC! 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Police (43,000 miles), 2007 Suzuki VStrom DL1000 (60,000 miles), 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 (303,000 miles) on tight and original motor. 2001 4Runner (73,000 miles).

04-04-2006, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ultratec Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 11,403	Thanks for the info Corndog.. You also want to do this w/ a cool engine, not hot.. We are working on a Tech section, when its all done, this will sure and be in there. I am gonna make this a stick so its easy to find. Lets not fill this thread w/ things not related to the topic, otherwise we will have to lock it.. Thanks again Corn. __________________ 100% Wild, 100% Fair Chase! Take a Child Hunting When Cobras Attack

04-05-2006, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Corndog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Creek Posts: 6,972	Your welcome __________________ 2003 green Rinny (10,500 miles), "25" Bighorn Radials (white letters out) full of extra slime, water pump mod, no warning labels, E Trex, everything else like Mr. Honda made it. 2000 XR 400r (est 3,500 miles). RIDE RED EVEN IF ITS GOT GREEN PLASTIC! 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Police (43,000 miles), 2007 Suzuki VStrom DL1000 (60,000 miles), 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 (303,000 miles) on tight and original motor. 2001 4Runner (73,000 miles).

04-07-2006, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
hannes Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: George Posts: 19	Thanks, I was also looking for this info. Mine is also long obverdue for a check (1300 km). __________________ 2005 Red Rincon; ProCircuit T4; Dynojet kit; 25 inch Bear Claws; Biker Balz.

04-08-2006, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
warnwarn Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Posts: 94	A tech section is a great idea. Who ever is working on it you are good people and doing a good thing for all of mankind - or just us Rincon Riders. __________________ '06 Rincon... Warn 3.0CE, Warn Multi-Mount and Access. Kit, Garmin GPS, Mad Dog Passenger Seat/Rack Pack., Mad Dog ATV Receiver Hitch, Tiny-Tach and other toys. Had '03 Rincon with over 4600 mi. Had '05 Rincon

04-13-2006, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
dirtman-5724 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toluca Posts: 34	how long ddoes it take to set your valves

04-13-2006, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
rincon_rebel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charleroi Posts: 3,135	I heard about an hour for a decent mechanically inclined person. Maybe less who knows! I always end up drinking too much beer when working on her so everything is 3 times longer for me to do..... __________________ Ride it like you stole it, and never look back!!! 2005 Black Rincon 26 inch ITP Mudlites, K & N Filter, Dyno Jet kit, #52 Pilot #158 main and needle on 3rd notch, HMF Utility Series, DynaTek CDI, Shell Rotella-T Synthetic 5w40, Maier Handguards, Heated Grips, Tow Hook, Warn Bumper custom Snorkel, plenty of dents, scratches and dings...Eats polaris, craps suzuki and rinses with kawasaki...more mods to come! RR

04-14-2006, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
YellowCJ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 2,204	LOL Rebel, It took me 3 days to adjust mine. I'd start it, drink a couple 12 packs, then forget what I was doing and call it a day. __________________ Impeach Obama!! Why, because Obama no longer stands for Americans! Government is not the answer to our problems, government is the problem! Taxation is the antithesis of freedom. 2004 Yellow Honda Rincon with Warn 2500 winch, Thumb extender, Moose cargo rack, Moose gun rack, Moose 60" Snow Plow, Garmin 60CS GPS, Honda trailer hitch, Yuasa YTX 20-BS Battery. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited-5.7L V8 HEMI, Tilt utility trailer with Fastrap Tiedowns. 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750, 2010 Massey Ferguson GC2410.

05-16-2006, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
parkgt Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western Posts: 314	Are the valve clearance specs the same for the 06 and the earlier models? Thanks __________________ 06 Rincon,PRM Skids, Warn Front Bumper, ATV-Guru Rear Bumper, Elka Piggybacks, Viper 3000 winch. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” - George Orwell-

05-16-2006, 10:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
rincon_rebel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charleroi Posts: 3,135	did you look in the manual? Should be in there if im not mistaken. If not look around for a service manual. __________________ Ride it like you stole it, and never look back!!! 2005 Black Rincon 26 inch ITP Mudlites, K & N Filter, Dyno Jet kit, #52 Pilot #158 main and needle on 3rd notch, HMF Utility Series, DynaTek CDI, Shell Rotella-T Synthetic 5w40, Maier Handguards, Heated Grips, Tow Hook, Warn Bumper custom Snorkel, plenty of dents, scratches and dings...Eats polaris, craps suzuki and rinses with kawasaki...more mods to come! RR

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