How To: Valve Adjustment on XR650L/XR600

This is just a quick video showing you how to adjust and check your valves on your XR650L/XR600. This normally is done (at least checks) every 4000 miles per the factory service manual or when your bike becomes hard to start or has a ticking noise. Make sure prior to adjustments your motor is cool (I’d recommend letting it sit overnight) Below are some specs used in the video! OEM Specs (NOT Hotcam): Intake Valves: .004“ Exhaust Valves: .005“ Lock nut: 18ft/lbs All valves are adjusted on the compression stroke. The trick to always get it on this stroke is to do what I showed in the video where you watch the intake valves go down and return up- then immediately start looking for TDC as you turn the motor over counterclockwise- SLOWLY! :) As always, feel free to comment below if you have any questions!