2013 Redhead 250 Valves are wearing like Iron

I have a 2013 TXC 250R.

I keep very detailed maintenance records and notes. I have 125 hours on the bike and just finished up a valve adjustment.(not the first one)

I use only a .10mm, .15mm, .20mm and .25mm feeler gauge and only adjust the shim size if the one to large or too small fits and adjust accordingly. So I don't ever know the exact measurements, just the range with a go no go method.

In any event after 125 hours, only one exhaust shim and one Intake shim has been changed to keep the valve in adjustment. Bike runs great and has no major work, just thorough maintenance.

I'm very impressed with the wear on this. Bike is raced year round even ice racing. High RPM and rev limiters are seen often. Not a bike I baby, but I keep it on top shape.

Stock the bike had 190 shims in all 4 valves. Now it has 195 190 185 190. So the only 2 that have needed adjustment only needed 1 step. Very impressed!

Happy Husky Rider Over Here

I do believe the TE ans TXC redheads have stainless valves from the factory. The TC redheads have Titanium. Big difference in price between them.

Just keep ontop of them, that's what causes most failures on 4/ is user neglect.