was riding last night and i noticed the slight clatter in the top end,it runs great lots of power but has that tick think the valves need to be tightened up? i keep the oil changed and its not smoking or anything. maybe im running her to hard?
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was riding last night and i noticed the slight clatter in the top end,it runs great lots of power but has that tick think the valves need to be tightened up? i keep the oil changed and its not smoking or anything. maybe im running her to hard?
85 tecate 86lt250r
85atc 200x
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adjust your valves, common feeler gauge.
1985 KXT 250 Tecate - kx cylinder, kx ignition, bassani headpipe, answer silencer, v-force reeds, 38mm airstyker carb, +2 franks swinger, raptor rear shock.
1996 YSF240 Blaster - maxxed out!!!
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now thats funny ahahahahahhahahaahaaa nice poster i will take the motor,
85 tecate 86lt250r
85atc 200x
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If you adjust the valves and the ticking is still there, it could be the cam chain. I think it has an adjuster too right?
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yes that cam chain tensioner is located under that little rubber cap on the block, down by the bottom of the cylinder.
1985 KXT 250 Tecate - kx cylinder, kx ignition, bassani headpipe, answer silencer, v-force reeds, 38mm airstyker carb, +2 franks swinger, raptor rear shock.
1996 YSF240 Blaster - maxxed out!!!
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "HOLY SH-T, what a ride!"
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