How to check valve clearance on a 06 ltr450

Here is a video on how to take apart an check the valve clearance on a 06-09 ltr450. This will work on most 4strokes as well.
If you wanna see more like comment an subscribe an let me know. But here’s a how to for all the folks that’s been wanting to know needing to know an just curious. I promise this will work 10/10 no problem 👌🏽
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[@jasonrobinson1905]

This is a very good video of this adjustment tho the best I have ever seen

[@Ha11ster]

Great video. Thank you! FYI, the "11" stamped on the head of the cam bolts refers to the hardness of the metal the bolt is made out of.

[@lildave4954]

Best video on KZbin no doubt keep on making them!

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Share it let’s get my channel rolling An I’ll be posting constantly. Anything You need done I can make a how to for you. Subscribe line An comment an stay tuned

[@lildave4954]

@@SuzukiQuadLife bet

[@heatguns21]

good info :)

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Thanks I try’s I’ll be dropping more content been super busy at work lately

[@andrewabreu6678]

If you don’t drain the oil, I’m assuming it’s normal for it leak from the engine plug while it’s open. Should I just top it off or go through and change it at this point? Want to make sure there’s oil in there when I get valves in spec. AWESOME VID!!!

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Up to you boss The oil will drain from the oil plug hole for a while tbh There is oil in res An in the lines.

[@andrewabreu6678]

@@SuzukiQuadLife Thanks man. So, if I can't get my smallest feeler guage into the Intake side. That telling me its New Valves time?

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

@@andrewabreu6678 current size

[@andrewabreu6678]

@@SuzukiQuadLife Man, I cant event get a .004mm in the intake side... Exhaust is in spec at just about .016

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

@@andrewabreu6678 what size shim Is in it now

[@Felix-vh5op]

I want to adjust my valves myself for the first time ever, i’m just not sure if i have the right idea yet. I was wondering if the valve clearance is based off the shim size? or how does that work? any help is appreciated! 2006 Ltr450

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Shim sized is based off the gap size

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Intake should be .006 (.15mm) An exhaust should be .010 (.25mm)

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

You have to check the clearances an from their it will tell you what size shim you need. Small the shim the bigger the gap Bigger the shim small the gap. So going down in shim size increases the valve clearance gap Going up in shim size decreases the valve clearance gap.

[@donniphantom7648]

Hey if you don’t mind me asking what made you had to do the valve adjustment

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

My timing chain need replaced soo I did the valves to. Plus I was having a hard time starting it soo I knew it was the valves

[@joseotero1331]

My LTR450 has no line next to the "T" it has one about 3/4 inch before the "T" but not directly next to it, which line do I use, the "T" or the line that is about 3/4 inch before the "T"? I a bit confused because the manual shows the line right next to the "T" but mine is not right next to it, so which one should I use? Thanks

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Use the T

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Check the cams markings as well

[@joseotero1331]

@@SuzukiQuadLife Thank you!

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

If you turn the nut on the stator side An watch the cams you can find TDC easy as well

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

@@joseotero1331 if you have any more trouble lmk I’m doing a rebuild series now on the ltr I’m have a section about the motor again too since I have it out the motor

[@kennethhughes1851]

Did you drain all the oil out before you started the valve job?

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Yes sir I do you don’t have to but I did

[@theupnorthreveal894]

How tight should your timing chain be...

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

Do you know how to reset the timing chain tensioner?

[@theupnorthreveal894]

@@SuzukiQuadLife yup just figured it out

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

@@theupnorthreveal894 if you have any questions hmu an lMk I’ll help in any way I can