How To Adjust the Valves on a KTM 690 & Husqvarna 701

[@sprouty2408]

Very good video. I would only add a recommendation to stuff a clean rag in the cam chain tunnel as soon as the valve cover comes off. This will keep any dropped part from ending up in the engine. May not seem necessary, until you actually drop something...

[@christobrits1152]

Great video, I'm looking into this type of content for pre knowledge. I bought a new 22 model 701 and expect delivery in two days.😃 This guy reminds me of my dad, he was always as thorough as this during engineering maintenance 👌

[@fredericlacelle1099]

Videos like these are worth a lot! Super helpful!

[@WorldCommander]

Very helpful videos-Thank You! Great service at RMATV too!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad the videos were helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@used2befast]

Are you going to do one of these for the newer generation 690/701 engine with the dual counter balancer?

[@rmatvmc]

No plans as of right now but it's always a possibility.

[@MOAB-UT]

Nice watching a pro at work!

[@jacksonelliott1]

I don't even own a 4 stroke but I like watching these videos

[@senor7857]

you are not alone :D

[@matteckstrom1831]

I like your formula, I need to remember that one for next time.

[@brucekendall52]

Excellent explaination.Hopefully the new 690's valves issues have been sorted.Thks JHB-SA.

[@conwasm]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@rmatvmc]

Happy to help out! Thank you for watching!

[@bradpope5802]

Good video, a nice step by step explanation

[@RobMatthews21]

Thanks great video. When I removed the plastic cover to reveal the crankshaft bolt oil poured out, is that normal?

[@richardsimpson3792]

You'd normally drop the oil first, it's all part of the service.

[@MdubFrederson]

This is a great video. You guys should do an updated version for the newer 690/701 bikes. My 2019 701 is quite a bit different. There are 2 cam shafts on the newer bikes and You don't need to pull anything to remove/replace the intake shims. To hit TDC there is a mark on the intake cam and exhaust cam that get lined up with marks on the head. Interestingly, there is a "REF" line on the intake cam that is NOT TDC.... they marked the cam with a white dot for TDC, which is annoying. I just stopped in to see what the best way was to get the shims out of the valve and it looks like a mag retrieval tool is perfect.... which works out well because I need to buy one for a screw I dropped down behind the starter F$%$#$%^^&&

[@stephenbogert2109]

you mention'if it has high mileage, consider replacing the rollers', what are you considering 'high mileage ' to be?

[@zoomjoo]

wow this bike seems pretty easy to work on. seems like these bikes dont need bottom end work very often if at all if properly maintained?

[@georgistehov6076]

Thanks for the video. Do you measure the valve clearance with cam tensioner released or have to be tighten? I guess the hydraulic tensioner will be loose without oil pressure. When the manual cam tensioner is tight on my Duke 690 is giving me 0.02mm less reading for each valve, compared to when tensioner is loose. How much to tighten manual cam tensioner?

[@scotttaggart]

Should not matter as long as cam is at TDC. The chain's tension would not affect where the cam is at that point.

[@hanzo52]

Did you measure this at TDC?

[@АртемБурнаев]

Hello, what nominal clearances should be at the inlet and outlet? Greetings from Russia!

[@marchallaert7372]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching the video!

[@zrig1]

2019 and up do not have the same style valve train. Only one rocker to operate the exhaust valves and there is no longer rollers. If you need to adjust intake valves there is a small shaft under the cam with a red plastic tab on it. Just checked mine today. Otherwise, this video got me 90% of the way through a check. Would be nice if Rocky Mountain would do a 2019 and up video. I have no talent in that department.

[@johnDukemaster]

Mine is a -17 model and has the same camshaft figuration as yours. And my son has a -16 and that's the same aswell. Maybe the -16 was the first with the extra balance shaft?

[@zrig1]

@@johnDukemaster 2019 is the first year for the extra balancer shaft in the head.

[@johnDukemaster]

@@zrig1 Don't think you're right about that mate. Mine has it and that's a -17 model😁

[@zrig1]

@@johnDukemaster The video covers 08-2018 models. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, the valve trains are different on the 2019 and up models. I will be more than happy to forward you a pic of the 2019 head set up for reference if you like. Apparently, I can't figure out how to attach a picture to a KZbin comment.

[@johnDukemaster]

@@zrig1 Strange indeed! Mine is a Duke...could that be the case?

[@rahgahnah]

Great tutorial thank you.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Just bought a 2021 690enduro. I'd love to do my own maintenance but the truth is I'm not a mechanic or technician and this seems like it would be a monumental PITA. If I tore into mine I'd never get it back together. I enjoy the video a lot but it's above my ability.

[@MOAB-UT]

You might surprise yourself with how capable you can be. Just take your time- double check everything and ask for help if you get stuck. With all the videos out there today, it's not hard to get some decent instruction. What you call a PITA, many call relaxing!

[@gufiaito69able]

So this dors not apply to 2019 to 2022 correct?

[@hennes9527]

Gréat video!

[@carloslucero7460]

Sería bueno, colocar algo que impida el ingreso de pequeñas piezas, que se puedan caer por accidente dentro del alojamiento de la cadena de distribución, lo que causaría un gran inconveniente e incluso roturas indeseadas....

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Professional 👍🇬🇧

[@marcinkmiecik3058]

To jest model KTM 690 z roku 2016?

[@RobMatthews21]

Thanks for the video. 🙏🏼

[@matventureYT]

Great Content! 👍🏼 Is the KTM 690 LC4 Supermoto similar to this one?

[@henrikjoten2065]

I want the answer to this as well!

[@Jrd64]

yes same

[@matventureYT]

jrd64 thank you! 👍🏼

[@bf9396]

Anyone know if these steps are similar on the new 690 Enduro 2019+?

[@modusoperandi23]

what happens if you forget to remove the spark plug before turning the fly wheel? I did that by accident and now it doesn't turn.

[@rmatvmc]

You should be able to take a spark plug out and the engine will turn over again.

[@sorin.n]

Thank you! To the point!

[@sismundomurillo2478]

You guys should take apart Honda 150r moter

[@protectork9831]

6k valve check is insane

[@DearMajesty]

Very helpful+

[@cossiedrifter]

How can it be 0.00 clearance when it's worn? 🤯

[@rmatvmc]

Valve clearances will get tighter (smaller) as your valves wear. The face of the valve can start to wear out in turn shrinking the clearance between the shim and the cam lobe. - Wes

[@cossiedrifter]

@@rmatvmc Aaaah. Didn't think about that 😬 The shim and valve should have matching hardness 😅 To bad it doesn't have a lock nut and adjustment screw, would be a lot faster 🙃

[@markstill8258]

Why would you want to do the valve clearance every year if you didn't hit the 6000 mile mark? It's a mechanical part if it wasn't ran enough it wouldn't have wear.

[@wilcovanpoelgeest4178]

It's a KTM so you better check before it's to late.

[@markstill8258]

@@wilcovanpoelgeest4178 Mine is new so I am good for now. I'll do more than 6k a year on it anyway.

[@ktmturbo5836]

Agree. Its a machanical as you say. And its not nessesary to do it once a year if you dont use the bike. My bike is 6 years old. And done 6000miles. Not har any problems yet. I wil open after 6213 miles. That is what the service book tells me. But thnx for the nice video.

[@lawrence7065]

That formula explanation was a little vague.

[@Tinkey1993]

Just add or subtract the amount you’re out of spec from the original shim. That formula is probably confusing tf out of people.

[@TheDeerhunter42]

mine is waiting on the parts and your right i was hoping for help on how to do the valve adjustment. so now im confused even more could you give an better way for us new guys thanks for any help, rick

[@Technonsia]

that 0.13 exhaust clearance is going to clatter your ears off.

[@Speedytrip]

Damn that should be way easier for something that is required every 6000 miles….my dr650 is childs play compared to this…I was looking at the 701 enduro but this video made me reconsider. If it was every 15k miles would be fine, but Id have to do this twice a year…yikes.

[@3rdaxis649]

Step1: THOUROUGHLY WASH BIKE FIRST!!! lol

[@oscarbear7498]

Too much math 🤯

[@halffastguy8024]

Step 1: Wash your dang bike. Sheesh

[@Nethmal_]

Can you reply me plz im from srilanka my ktm 690 too much sound coming in the head how can fix that can you contact me

[@MrOGWalk]

Check this video to help yourself bro. Propably you shold to adjust the valves, or replace the rockers.