
Valve Adjustment
It is very important to adjust the valves properly. Valves are adjusted to provide the
correct clearance with a cold engine. The clearance should be 0.002 in / 0.05 mm. In
service, clearance will change due to bedding-in of parts. It is important to re-adjust the
clearances after running in, following grinding or partial disassembly of the valve
mechanism.
Valve adjusting procedure (Figure 4.3-1): Remove spark plugs. Place a pan under the
cylinder head, take off the valve cover ("head cap") and drain off accumulated oil. Then
turn the crankshaft slowly, using the kick lever. Just when the intake valve (22) begins
to close, set the clearance for the exhaust valve (10) and at the time the exhaust valve
begins to open, set the clearance for the intake valve. Check the clearance between the
larger end of the rocker arm and the valve stem. If the clearance is not correct, slacken
off locknut and by turning the adjusting bolt (19) in or out, set the required clearance with
a feeler gauge. Lock the adjusting bolt with the locknut (20) and check the clearance
again. In the course of running-in, check after 500 km and as required, but at least once
every 2,500 km. Readjust clearances on the cold engine only.
The following symptoms indicate valve problems:
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loss of compression in the cylinder
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drop in engine power
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increase in fuel consumption
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difficulties in starting the engine
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increased noises from the valve train
Removing and Reinstalling the Cylinder Head
(the engine may be left on the motorcycle)
Required tools and fixtures:
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Pan for draining oil from the cylinder head cover
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0.02 in. / 0.05 mm feeler gauge
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Crank handle 345-316-3
NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the right-hand cylinder head with the engine still in
the frame, first detach the sidecar.
To remove the cylinder head from the engine:
1. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipe, the spark plug lead and spark plug, and the
fuel hose to the carburetor. Make sure that the fuel valve is shut off and that there
are no fuel leaks.
2. Disconnect the carburetor intake branch and carburetor.
3. Place a pan under the cylinder head to catch oil drips, and remove the cylinder head
cover.
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