1986 Honda XL600R How To Adjust The Valves

[@erikeggenbakstad]

This video will never die. Want to know why? It's a Honda, they keep going with basic maintenance like this 😊👍

[@gqhall]

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

[@philthy8150]

Perfect camera angle for the close up shots!

[@raymondpoteet8920]

I love it, thank you. A nice guy, direct and to the point without a bunch of nasty-assed loud music. Perfect!

[@kensmith3665]

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.

[@mrclean6796]

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]

finally a guy that knows what hes doing. great video.

[@7eventhFloor]

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!

[@DRaysShop]

Micah Bearden Thanks for watching!

[@joshuacotton6436]

Much better than Honda service manual, worked for my 97

[@ivanvillegas8034]

i found the the tdc tip really helpful, not that many videos that show you clearly

[@DRaysShop]

Thanks for kind words, I do enjoy makin' these vids.

[@joeycarr5809]

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.

[@cvd6262]

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]

Thanks for putting these videos out there. Top notch.

[@mattmercer7987]

Just got an 87 XL600R and your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you….!

[@lukewalters4716]

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.

[@davidgreen4888]

Thanks for the video tip especially about the full rotation off. I was wondering why my feeler gages would not fit. Thanks again.

[@franzjimenez1]

Very nice to have your help....! I have an 86 XR600 hope it will be the same clerance

[@aaronburke7676]

You make taking those plugs out look easy. I've spent hours and only got one of em out.

[@scottmitchell8273]

Cheers from Australia ..nice little refresher course 😉

[@timjaekel3391]

Awesome and easy tutorial! Thank you!

[@amf4399]

Thanks D-Ray. With any luck I just might have this bike back together soon. I have been dragging this out for 2 years.

[@yetijetn6360]

Thank you for this video, my Clymer manual was confusing me with too many details.

[@egidiocarnevale1545]

Thank You Mr. D-Ray Smith :-) You teached me to adjust valves by myself in a very easy explanation.

[@kamsden13]

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.

[@jeffbrown1040]

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.

[@rcbrooks1138]

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.

[@8486vettguy]

Good video, false top dead center. Great information.

[@ncautoman57]

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.

[@giorgosxl600r7]

10-12 for XL 600 r

[@makoshoemaker8220]

This was extremely helpful, I'll give it a go tomorrow thank you!

your videos are really helpful ..keep on rollin..thanks a lot

[@MrWiskin]

These are great Videos, keep em coming. You did forget to mention however leave the beer drinking until the valve adjustment is done!

[@jeffreyjosejuarez]

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!!!

[@chrisdanielsson]

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!

[@davidgreen4888]

D-Ray, thanks for the videos. I will be doing my valves and fork seals hopefully this weekend with your help and my manual.

[@MrDefender1990]

Cant wait to start checking over these parts on 83 xl600!!

[@casey3916]

Perfect video on the subject thanks alot

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

Thanks. New to all this. 83 xl 600r

[@DRaysShop]

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'!

[@beatmichel4078]

Thanx! Your videos really help me!

[@jessiefurr2327]

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!

[@Pipermillen]

Cheers D-Ray simple easy to follow instructions just what I needed Garry.

[@robertehv1968]

Great vid, first one I found that actually showed the adjusting itself. Thx!

[@tonyplott1278]

nice job my friend....I have referred back to this post several times. Clear, intelligent instructions!

[@DRaysShop]

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!

[@damienallart8683]

look's like a Kid Game after watched you done it. A big thanks from France :)

[@FrankCottonMBS]

You have been a lot of help with rebuilding my XR . Thanks

[@markosborne3637]

Thanks, Nice, clear and easy presentation.

[@jonathanlavelle6005]

Very well done video! I'm doing this for an XR400 but the valves are very similar. Thanks!

[@GeneralAlex4]

Thanks for the tips and visual on that valve.

[@DRaysShop]

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.

[@DRaysShop]

Thanks Dibber, I'm kinda partial to these big ol' dual sport bikes myself.

[@troyrunyan249]

Nice one, I have a ‘87 and I need to adjust them.

[@yamacross1]

thnks for the video ! it helped me a lot !

[@kaischwenke]

great presentation, easy to understand. Great bike by the way!

[@mountaintile]

Keep the vids comin D ray. Just picked up an 86 a couple months ago. Thanks

[@sory4beinanonymous]

Thanks for giving us the specs 👌🏼👌🏼 now i dont have to buy the manual

[@DRaysShop]

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.

[@kcatto21]

very good video I would like to have one of those handy dandy honda spec books... where would a guys get one of those?

[@MrTrescojones]

very useful and well explained/demonstrated, thanks v much

[@delldavis9803]

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.

[@delldavis9803]

OK I did have the valves too tight loose in a little bit now it starts fine

[@suapman121]

Thanks so much for this! your instructions are so perfectly clear

[@gasdude66]

Yep, best valve adjustment video on u tube cheers.

[@Ticky66MN]

Another great video DRay. I enjoy learning these concepts from you.

[@dexterlexter123]

great video

[@kiteroh]

great video's, very helpfull! grtz from Belgium :)

[@marklamb5164]

good video looks easy enough

[@Karljonkrist]

I wish you would show the decompressor adjustment too - manual tells me I'm supposed to do it, when adjusting the valves.

[@DRaysShop]

Thanks Jeff!

[@torjusbn]

Really great video man, so informative and easy to follow!

[@muddy1ish]

Great video! Made job go smoothly

[@jackneeley6787]

Thank you very much very helpful

[@Mogman150]

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

[@guidotarga1828]

Thanks from italy. Nice video

[@polaroidzik]

Nice work, Thank you for making effort

[@fernandosalazar6316]

great video very well explained

[@CaptCrete]

you should do an XL600 engine rebuild vid. thanks for this one

[@158mollie]

Hi doc im going to do my 84 XT600 valves just like u did.thanks

[@GardenNewbie]

Cool thnx, this helped, just need to buy some feeler guages now, and try and find the mm setting for my honda 300 ex....

[@gregpurdum8190]

THANKS PAL JUST WHAT i NEEDED

[@poisonedpill1]

Hey man thanks a million from Northern WISCONSIN. VERY CLEAR AND VERY HELPFULL!!! DAMM, You are the man. Eddie J C.

[@annadavies7904]

Such a great series of videos, thanks :)

[@donpcolt452]

Nice job

[@FlypFlap91]

Awesome video, it helped me a lot! thanks!

[@velocipus]

Thanks for the great video!

[@benjaminboerner2491]

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.

[@matthewkinkin3864]

Very useful thanks boss

[@zionchosenone]

Nice and simple thanks!

[@francoalfieri5963]

Thank you D-Ray!

[@detwilson1]

great vid dray keepum commin

[@DRaysShop]

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'!

[@williamfitzgerald5627]

great video thanks for the video

[@ThePinkpelvis]

Thanks for the Help DRay, Very Informative and helpfull! -Aaron From South Tahoe

[@420choky]

dang man you made it look so easy lol

[@deanjenkins506]

awesome video you are the best!

[@jaybyrd5556]

Thanks good job

[@danb.3397]

OK, proper job done correctly.

[@brettnorman2063]

awesome video, thanks man

[@HC4RAVER]

Thank you from paris! ;)

[@Mogman150]

Where did you get your handy Honda spec manual?