KTM Dirt Bike Valve Clearance Check | Back in the Garage

In this episode of Back in the Garage, I change the spark plug and check the valve clearance on my 2017 KTM 250 XCF dirt bike.
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[@palcolandcattle4259]

I cringed when I saw the dirt falling off the valve cover when you were tapping it. why not blow everything clean with compressed air before you start?

[@2WR]

You're right. I was just crunched for time.

[@tundraman2889]

Outstanding video! I was caught off guard by the cam lever and wasn't sure where to measure the gap. You did a great job explaining this procedure. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I've subscribed.

[@2WR]

Thanks Daniel. Glad to hear it helped.

[@ChasinTrails]

Lol holy cow man dirt falling all over the place . First step to everyone working on valves. Wash or carefully pressure wash your bike.

[@seanhathaway7925]

Just bought my first 4-stroke KtM. Great video!!

[@2WR]

Enjoy it!

[@user-vf3gf4xq3v]

There are timing marks on the left side as well.

[@Doug_Morgan]

Ya I had a chuckle when you said you can't fit a thinner one through. LOL

[@2WR]

Sometimes you think you said the right thing...until you watch it back 😬

[@Doug_Morgan]

I do it all the time when posting.

[@dandersonjr]

I perfectly understood the first feeler guage explanation so either I wasn't listening closely enough or I am starting to understand the Mario way of explaining things from watching too many of your videos but I did notice that your Back in the Garage video's are out of order since I didn't see the new fan you installed on the radiator on your last video. Nonetheless always entertaining.

[@2WR]

LOL, "the Mario way of explaining things". Yeah, Back in the Garage vids aren't necessarily in chronological order. Sometimes they sit for a few months and I post them when I need to fill gaps between more timely uploads.

[@darrendrinkall5002]

hi i recently sent my ktm 250 sxf 2009 away to have a new bottom end fitted but it came back and you cant not kick it ive tried towing it with a car anyway what could the issuse be cheers daz

[@dant565]

Hope ya took it back to the place ya had it done.

[@pitracer1979]

Anyone know the specs for a Kim 250 SXF 2014

[@2WR]

Intake: .08-.15mm Exhaust .12-.19mm (we have a 2024 in the garage now but didn't make a video on it)

[@edgaradriandesantosromo8081]

Where can I get that type of tool to get the spark plug?

[@2WR]

The socket itself is just a normal socket with a universal and extension on it.

[@09Tedesco]

If the valve clearance is out, what impact does it have to the bike? Is it something you notice while riding?

[@2WR]

Eventually you could burn out a valve or worse. You'll definitely notice if your valves are out of adjustment. It'll either be hard starting or start pinging.

[@iloveyoualot4237]

2 Wheeled Rider what do you mean pinging?

[@killer_fly4202]

Do you check valve clearance between the cam lobe and cam lever or cam lever and shim any help would be great thanks

[@2WR]

Cam lobe and cam lever

[@jfricke1188]

Would you get the same clearance if you measured between shim and cam lever?

[@jasonlawrence8302]

will you work on my bike while its all muddy LMAO

[@KIDLATBUHAWI]

my honda xr 150L intake tappet valve clearance is .08mm and exhaust is .12mm(standard).. i brought it back to my dealer for a tune up at 12k km odo. they adjust the intake to 0.10mm and ex 0.12mm . anny disadvantage for not following the standard clearance?

[@2WR]

Will make it easier to start and especially easier to start when hot

[@KIDLATBUHAWI]

yes it is now easier to start.. but do you think ther will be no bad effect with the valves ?

[@KIDLATBUHAWI]

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[@2WR]

shouldn't have any negative effect. How many miles did that plug have on it?

[@KIDLATBUHAWI]

@@2WR only 100km. i bought i 2 weeks ago

[@hoptard]

could've put the bike in 6th gear and rotated the wheel to line up the timing marks... spark plug gap??? mentioned it was important but provided no gap number.

[@2WR]

We've done it that way on bikes as well. As for the gap number, I left that out as I can't confirm it's the same on all models so you should check your service manual.

[@chris1448]

How many hours did you have when you checked this?

[@2WR]

Good question....probably around 30 hours. I made a habit of checking them once a year.

[@haydenbruce2790]

I need help that vent tube that comes out the valve cover mine smokes out of it after it runs for a while??

[@2WR]

Not sure why it would smoke unless you'll getting a little oil leaking out around the o-ring and dropping onto the cylinder. Pop the vent tube back out and check the o-ring to ensure it's not damage. If it is (or isn't for that matter), take a bead of high-temp silicone around the ring and then place it back it. That should seal it up.

[@5519nando]

High oil level

[@SAMFICOM]

How to dill your engine with sand and dirt..

[@tjsquib8359]

Sholda cleaned that a lil mire man

[@tjsquib8359]

good video tho

[@vickeyyadav2011]

Sir I have ktm rc 390 crank but not start

[@2WR]

Pull the plug. If it's wet you're not getting any spark. If it's dry you're not getting any fuel. That's where I'd start.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Tyty

[@saltpalm11]

I call bullshit, it takes a hour to get the plug out. Lol

[@2WR]

Definitely does the first time you go to do it.

[@madmaxmotovlog7342]

Yeah wtf that's the only reason I clicked the video. I cant get the boot out to replace the cover gasket

[@jonfyfazan]

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