This video will never die. Want to know why? It's a Honda, they keep going with basic maintenance like this 😊👍
@gqhall11 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why your not a superstar on youtube........i have learned things i didnt even want to learn about....im arkansas bread and raised.....you have a fan here son....Git R Dun
@philthy81507 жыл бұрын
Perfect camera angle for the close up shots!
@raymondpoteet89204 жыл бұрын
I love it, thank you. A nice guy, direct and to the point without a bunch of nasty-assed loud music. Perfect!
@kensmith36657 жыл бұрын
You are the only video that explained about true top dead centre and overlap and I looked for days. Your video gave me the knowledge to properly adjust my valves (2004 XR400R). Thanks.
@mrclean67967 жыл бұрын
Great job my friend! Unlike most videos where you can't see what the person's doing, the lighting in your video made that possible. Thanks.
@bokey1968 Жыл бұрын
finally a guy that knows what hes doing. great video.
@7eventhFloor9 жыл бұрын
Love these XL600 videos. You present the information in a nice timely manner and it is all easy to follow! Thanks for making these. Great job!
@DRaysShop9 жыл бұрын
Micah Bearden Thanks for watching!
@joshuacotton64363 жыл бұрын
Much better than Honda service manual, worked for my 97
@ivanvillegas803410 жыл бұрын
i found the the tdc tip really helpful, not that many videos that show you clearly
@DRaysShop12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for kind words, I do enjoy makin' these vids.
@joeycarr580911 жыл бұрын
Best bike tune vids on here DRay, the close-ups are key. Your vids are going to save me lots of $ and the joy of the experience of course lol.
@cvd626211 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to get a 1981 xl185s up and running, and the Haynes manual doesn't give a great description of this process. This video really shows what to do.
@johndoh3353 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting these videos out there. Top notch.
@mattmercer79873 жыл бұрын
Just got an 87 XL600R and your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you….!
@lukewalters47164 жыл бұрын
D-Ray thanks again for the refresher course in 2020. Great video. Keep making them lot of us need it and enjoy your work and efforts. Just wanted you to know from the KZbin gang.
@davidgreen48889 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video tip especially about the full rotation off. I was wondering why my feeler gages would not fit. Thanks again.
@franzjimenez14 жыл бұрын
Very nice to have your help....! I have an 86 XR600 hope it will be the same clerance
@aaronburke76762 жыл бұрын
You make taking those plugs out look easy. I've spent hours and only got one of em out.
@scottmitchell82734 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Australia ..nice little refresher course 😉
@timjaekel33912 ай бұрын
Awesome and easy tutorial! Thank you!
@amf439911 жыл бұрын
Thanks D-Ray. With any luck I just might have this bike back together soon. I have been dragging this out for 2 years.
@yetijetn63602 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, my Clymer manual was confusing me with too many details.
@egidiocarnevale15457 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr. D-Ray Smith :-) You teached me to adjust valves by myself in a very easy explanation.
@kamsden1311 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip and show D. Jobs like this are a lot easier for me when I can see it done by someone else.
@jeffbrown10404 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very informative and on the money for what I'm doin on my 1985 xl600. hope you continue with videos on the xl600.
@rcbrooks113812 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! My wife just got one this past year and we've been loving it. Also don't forget to check your decompression play as well. Not really a big deal, but just while you are at it.
@8486vettguy4 жыл бұрын
Good video, false top dead center. Great information.
@ncautoman5712 жыл бұрын
Snap on makes a valve lash adjusting tool in 10mm and 12mm sizes..It makes the job go alot easier. I used them when I was a Honda tech. Check with your snap on dealer. Great video by the way..Take care.
@giorgosxl600r75 жыл бұрын
10-12 for XL 600 r
@makoshoemaker822010 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful, I'll give it a go tomorrow thank you!
3 жыл бұрын
your videos are really helpful ..keep on rollin..thanks a lot
@MrWiskin11 жыл бұрын
These are great Videos, keep em coming. You did forget to mention however leave the beer drinking until the valve adjustment is done!
@jeffreyjosejuarez12 жыл бұрын
your the best man! Some one should give you a job at a university!!! you helped me out a lot, thank you very much bro!!!
@chrisdanielsson11 жыл бұрын
Hi D-Ray and thumbs up to and your work! I'm building a scrambler out of an XL600R -83 and your vids have been of great help during the assembly!
@davidgreen488810 жыл бұрын
D-Ray, thanks for the videos. I will be doing my valves and fork seals hopefully this weekend with your help and my manual.
@MrDefender199012 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to start checking over these parts on 83 xl600!!
@casey39163 жыл бұрын
Perfect video on the subject thanks alot
@felixmikkialmosttoasted39112 жыл бұрын
Thanks. New to all this. 83 xl 600r
@DRaysShop12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I shot these vids a few weeks ago, just now gettin' time to edit and upload. Got one more vid on this bike yet to edit. Have a goodun'!
@beatmichel40785 жыл бұрын
Thanx! Your videos really help me!
@jessiefurr23275 жыл бұрын
I just recently acquired an xr 500 and there is a ticking sound coming from it I’m am going to try to adjust the values back to factory to see if it fixes it! Great videos thanks for the help!
@Pipermillen10 жыл бұрын
Cheers D-Ray simple easy to follow instructions just what I needed Garry.
@robertehv19687 жыл бұрын
Great vid, first one I found that actually showed the adjusting itself. Thx!
@tonyplott12788 жыл бұрын
nice job my friend....I have referred back to this post several times. Clear, intelligent instructions!
@DRaysShop12 жыл бұрын
I actually have the factory Honda version made by kowa-seiki, but since these vids are aimed at the do-it-yourselfer I try to use regular hand tools when possible. Thanks for th' info bro!
@damienallart86838 жыл бұрын
look's like a Kid Game after watched you done it. A big thanks from France :)
@FrankCottonMBS9 жыл бұрын
You have been a lot of help with rebuilding my XR . Thanks
@markosborne36379 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nice, clear and easy presentation.
@jonathanlavelle60057 жыл бұрын
Very well done video! I'm doing this for an XR400 but the valves are very similar. Thanks!
@GeneralAlex47 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and visual on that valve.
@DRaysShop11 жыл бұрын
I watched your video, and yep, it's noisy! lol Try adjusting the valves, if it is still noisy, you probably have either a worn out cam chain, or wear on the cam and rocker/sub rocker arms.
@DRaysShop12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dibber, I'm kinda partial to these big ol' dual sport bikes myself.
@troyrunyan2494 жыл бұрын
Nice one, I have a ‘87 and I need to adjust them.
@yamacross14 жыл бұрын
thnks for the video ! it helped me a lot !
@kaischwenke9 жыл бұрын
great presentation, easy to understand. Great bike by the way!
@mountaintile10 жыл бұрын
Keep the vids comin D ray. Just picked up an 86 a couple months ago. Thanks
@sory4beinanonymous4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us the specs 👌🏼👌🏼 now i dont have to buy the manual
@DRaysShop11 жыл бұрын
Yep, looks like new cam and rockers are in your future man. It would also be a good idea to flush out the crankcase, oil tank, and check the primary strainer screen when you replace your valvetrain parts. Don't want any debris from those worn parts scratching up the new ones. Let me know how your project turns out.
@kcatto2112 жыл бұрын
very good video I would like to have one of those handy dandy honda spec books... where would a guys get one of those?
@MrTrescojones8 жыл бұрын
very useful and well explained/demonstrated, thanks v much
@delldavis98032 жыл бұрын
Really liked your video and learned something new about rockin the valves to see if it’s on top dead center. Just goes to show you you can learn something new even at 75 years old. I have one question though I have adjusted the valves And now the bike is hard starting any ideas would be appreciated thank you.
@delldavis98032 жыл бұрын
OK I did have the valves too tight loose in a little bit now it starts fine
@suapman1218 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! your instructions are so perfectly clear
@gasdude6611 жыл бұрын
Yep, best valve adjustment video on u tube cheers.
@Ticky66MN12 жыл бұрын
Another great video DRay. I enjoy learning these concepts from you.
@dexterlexter12310 жыл бұрын
great video
@kiteroh9 жыл бұрын
great video's, very helpfull! grtz from Belgium :)
@marklamb51649 жыл бұрын
good video looks easy enough
@Karljonkrist3 жыл бұрын
I wish you would show the decompressor adjustment too - manual tells me I'm supposed to do it, when adjusting the valves.
@DRaysShop12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@torjusbn6 жыл бұрын
Really great video man, so informative and easy to follow!
@muddy1ish6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Made job go smoothly
@jackneeley67873 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much very helpful
@Mogman1505 жыл бұрын
Good video with good close up! I would only suggest that you crank the engine counterclockwise to not loosen up the flywheel bolt. The way you re-tighten the lock nut is just how I do it. Do you know if the '85 XL350R also has a 'T' mark? I can't seem to see one. Take care
@guidotarga18289 жыл бұрын
Thanks from italy. Nice video
@polaroidzik6 жыл бұрын
Nice work, Thank you for making effort
@fernandosalazar63166 жыл бұрын
great video very well explained
@CaptCrete12 жыл бұрын
you should do an XL600 engine rebuild vid. thanks for this one
@158mollie11 жыл бұрын
Hi doc im going to do my 84 XT600 valves just like u did.thanks
@GardenNewbie12 жыл бұрын
Cool thnx, this helped, just need to buy some feeler guages now, and try and find the mm setting for my honda 300 ex....
@gregpurdum81909 жыл бұрын
THANKS PAL JUST WHAT i NEEDED
@poisonedpill112 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks a million from Northern WISCONSIN. VERY CLEAR AND VERY HELPFULL!!! DAMM, You are the man. Eddie J C.
@annadavies79049 жыл бұрын
Such a great series of videos, thanks :)
@donpcolt45210 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@FlypFlap9110 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, it helped me a lot! thanks!
@velocipus9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video!
@benjaminboerner24915 жыл бұрын
Good evening sir. I am a fan of your videos. You present well and in a language that is not overwhelming. haha I just adjusted a 87 XR600R. Runs like a son of a bitch. haha Thank you for being patient when making the videos. Most guys rush through and sound arrogant. You are good people.
@matthewkinkin38642 жыл бұрын
Very useful thanks boss
@zionchosenone11 жыл бұрын
Nice and simple thanks!
@francoalfieri59637 жыл бұрын
Thank you D-Ray!
@detwilson110 жыл бұрын
great vid dray keepum commin
@DRaysShop11 жыл бұрын
It has them for a 83 XL250R, if that is the same as yours. they are- intake .05mm or .002in, exhaust .10mm or .004in. Thanks for watchin'!
@williamfitzgerald56279 жыл бұрын
great video thanks for the video
@ThePinkpelvis12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Help DRay, Very Informative and helpfull! -Aaron From South Tahoe