How To Perform A Valve Check and Adjustment - Yamaha TW200

The Yamaha TW200 is a very simple bike, that's why people love it. Here's how to check and adjust the valves, a pretty easy procedure that can save you hundreds of dollars compared to taking it into a dealership.
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[@jackswisher3171]

Thanks for the video! I found a deck screw easier to use than a needle nose plier. Deck screws with a square head for drive fit perfectly, and can be twirled by 2 fingers to adjust the tappet screw.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I used to have a deck screw glued into a small dowel that I used for this, it does work well. Thanks for watching.

[@suzicafran4624]

Just what we have been looking for ! A valve adjustment! Thank you sir!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Yeah, laugh it up when you’re paying for maintenance!

[@ray77j]

Thanks!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@ray77j]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures I sent you an email fyi

[@ray77j]

Wow! Just found your channel. And you even local. I've got a couple TWs and a TTR225. Ever get into a full rebuild?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Yes, I have been inside both of those engines in the past.

[@azdesertdog]

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[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Ha, my son keeps talking about setting up merch....will push him on that idea. Cheers!

[@motorbikesandhacks]

Nice, now compare it to the process for the Blackbird!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

The TW wins this round!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I think I need a TW. I really wish they had a 300 or at least a 250 option but I still need one😅

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Yeah, a 300 would be great.

[@ElVerdeVida]

NOOB question... do we start in Neutral o 1st gear ?? (To make the valve adjustment)

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@ElVerdeVida you should be able to start the engine in any gear if the clutch is pulled in.

[@ElVerdeVida]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures SRRY i meant to make the valve adjustment, should it be in neutral or first gear ?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@ElVerdeVida if you’re rotating the engine over with a ratchet, neutral. I have also put the bike on the stand and turned the back wheel with the bike in high gear. Choice is yours.

[@TheShoelaceBandit]

The valve lock nut torque spec is 10 foot pounds

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

There you go. I’d suggest using an inch-pound torque wrench, too easy to over-torque something like that and snap them off. 120 in-lbs.

[@clvrswine]

I never did this at the recommended 600 miles. I'm at 6000 miles now and I have a leak on the exhaust side.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Bummer. It’s not too difficult to do, your story is a good reason to get it done!

[@clvrswine]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Maybe I can hire you? ; ) I mentioned I am in La Mesa/Mt. Helix.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@clvrswine my email contact is on my KZbin page, in the about section there should be a contact me button