Suzuki C50 Valve Adjustment

Here is the video from doing the valve adjustment on my 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50. Please like and subscribe.

[@fernandodias2023]

Most folks don't realize that under normal circumstances valve clearance decreases as the miles add up. This is due to valve face to seat wear. Checking the valve adustment at regular intervals is key to preventing burned valves. Good video.

[@rlillo100]

Thanks for the video. 2 1/2 hours is good for the first time, took me longer. It is a pain in the keister to adjust them accurately. The valves do tend to close up, because the heads are aluminum and the valve seats wear, causing the valve stem to move up and close the gap. If any C50/Volusia owners read this and your bike doesn't idle like an angry sewing machine, but is too quiet, get your valves adjusted. The valves can potentially get burnt and it's not cheap to rebuild those engines. When I did mine I bent the feeler gages in an upside down J with a 3/8" 90 degree tab at the top bent inward. Then I scooted the tab under the adjuster with a long screw driver. This made it much easier to assure accuracy. Also, unless you can elevate the bike on a stand, put the seat bake in place and sit on it while doing the work. Maybe next time I'll do a video.

[@bobwoz100]

Thanks much, you made it look so easy. I would not be afraid to do this job in my garage at home.

[@Level20HT]

Good Video, Solid Commentary, Thank you for recording and staying on-topic throughout.

[@ponca622622]

Got mine done finally, thanks for the advice. I found the specs for the valve clearance. 3-5 thousands for intake 7-9 for the exhaust. Hope this helps someone else.

[@kuzmikval]

thank u

[@marcelvduren]

Hi Adam! thanks for the vid. just did the rear cilinder. inlet needed no adjustment but outlet had no gap at all like you said. made me hesistate and i thought i did something wrong. seeing your vid made me see that it's plausible so i went on. now waiting for bloodflow in my legs again ;-) and then i'll do the front cilinder.

[@stevenkane8691]

I do respect, show your work when u do the work.

[@moexus]

nice man! very helpful

[@leviervin4167]

Great video, I am working on mine today. It is the same way. Zero clearance and the adjustment screws are a pain

[@chevyprerunner1]

Hey Adam Great video thanks for sharing. I bought my C50 new in 07' and only had the valves adjusted 1 time during the first recommended time. I now just hit 31K Miles on it so it is beyond due for a Valve adjustment. I hope to attempt this job this New Years Weekend. Take care! Brian

[@adamamundsen3157]

Chevy Prerunner I'm glad the video will help and thanks for watching.

[@chevyprerunner1]

Took me the better part of 2 days to complete the Valve Adjustment, change the plugs and detail the bike top to bottom. Thanks for helping me accomplish this tedious task!

[@josephheslin9338]

Some audio of the proper sound of the engine would sure be helpful, especially for someone who's not sure if they need to make an adjustment or not.

[@yourfriend552]

Hi Adam do you have a step by step video on how to change the plugs on a 2006 boulavardc50

[@Tacbi0325]

Hey man my 07 Suzuki boulevard die while was slowing down 2 times and make like sssss sound but after start just goback fine u think can you help me what happen ,???? Thanks

[@rucksackransack]

Looking at but not close yet to buying 2013 version. Not an experienced wrench…😗…how often does this adjustment need to be done and how would i know if it needs it when ready to buy one?TIA.

[@jhazielrivera9810]

Does this apply to the c50 09?

[@bamaboysmith2723]

Thx for the vidoe..i have so much valve noise!!! Is this normal..my vstar was always much quieter..thx..heath

[@luizcarlospintoluizao6073]

ola tenho uma bolevard m 800, a mesma ao rodar alguns km, começa a falhar e perder velocidae, ja foi efetuado limpeza nos bicos, trocado velas, trocado filtro de ar, trocada a bomba de gasolina,trocado o rele da bomba e nao aparece defeito no painel, alguem pode me ajudar, pois os mecanicos que levei a moto nao descobrem este defeito, so sabem mandar eu trocar peça mas o defeito continua. OBRIGADO A TODOS

[@jazzking68]

Question for you... can you describe the sound it made before you adjusted the valves? Thanks

[@adamamundsen3157]

Jazz King it had started to make very little noise, as the gapped closed on the valves.

[@billhunnicutt1174]

Where is the cheapest place to buy a decent battery for a 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50. 805 cubic inches waiting to go for a ride!

[@yourfriend552]

Any one who can give me help with tha plug change

[@ponca622622]

I was going to do this but the timing cover plug had oil coming out of it. Is this normal or do I have a problem? Pulled the plug and oil came out I don't think oil is supposed to be in there. Any info would be grateful.

[@adamamundsen3157]

It is normal for oil to be there, it is where your clutch is at. If you do the valve adjustment after you have drained the oil you would not get any oil out, you could also put a block under the kickstand which would lower the oil level enough to remove the plug.

[@ponca622622]

+Adam Amundsen I thought I had a problem but after leveling on the jack no oil come out. Found the timing marks. What is the gap on intake and exhaust?

[@franciscomercado3128]

This valve adjustment is the same steps like a m50 2005

[@tgmeyer1]

Adjusted mine twice, just to make sure. She sure does tap....A LOT. Called a Suzuki shop and they said it should not tick/tap. I've never know an engine to tick WHEN the valves are properly adjusted. Who do I beleive?

[@bamaboysmith2723]

Mine is an 09 and sounds the same way.. im getting tired of it..pwople even ask me what the sound is

[@charleskubiak7450]

Adam how would you find tdc on this model?

[@adamamundsen3157]

Charles Kubiak I believe there is a mark inside if you take out the plug on the front of the left side case, but I simply pulled one spark plug out and then turned engine until compression stopped building and that is top dead center.

[@pgmac1777]

if you never done this, watch someone you trust do it first time. hint... if it ain't tickin' your valves are stickin'

[@adamamundsen3157]

The great thing about being an aircraft mechanic is, learning how to do something simply by reading.

[@EazyDuz18]

Weird that the valves tighten on this bike

[@ylism]

They do on all motorcycles, unless they have hydraulic adjuster to do it for you. Yes it's weird to hear at first. lol

[@EazyDuz18]

***** on my virago the gaps got larger over time, same with my GZ125

[@stevengomes4769]

Fairly useless when you don't show the procedure regarding timing marks on the flywheel etc.

[@donaldbryan2586]

Can you turn your music off next time? Annoying