i recently bought an 07 sm510. the bike has had an oil change every 1000 miles, the bike has 5000 miles on it now but never a valve adjustment. im pretty mechanically inclined so im going to do it myself. what i dont know are the measurments for the exhaust and intake valves. anyone help me out? also does anyone know where i can get a manual for this thing? any other tips on maintenance is greatly appreciated thanks
You can get a workshop manual here: http://www.husqvarnaoutlet.com/repair_manuals As for the valve specs, mine are listed on a label under the seat. You'll be able to find yours on a similar label, or if not, in the workshop manual I linked to. BTW, are you in Pelham Ontario?
if you are mechanically inclined it shouldn't be an issue. super easy to check/adjust the valves on these bikes, not quite as easy as ktm's or screw type adjusters, but you dont have to pull the cams if you need to change a shim.
This may be a dumb question, but here goes... I bought my 2008 TE250 new and the sticker under the seat says... Intake .10 - .15 mm Exhaust .15 - .20 mm I had the 300 kit put on in 2009 and for the first time am going to check the valves....should I keep these same specs now, or does the 310 have different
Same specs for all the newer 2 cams. 250/310/450/510... Not sure about the new ultralight engine however, and I know the 610 is a different beast all together.
Thanks Coffee...this information combined with your handy-dandy video ought to make this routine maintenance a snap
Once after paying the dealer to check & adjust my te450 valves someone told me to just pull the cover and wiggle the rockers, if there is play not to worry about it. Was that an accurate/decent suggestion?
No I don't think that is a decent suggestion. All it takes is a few minutes and a feeler gauge to check them.
No kidding.. 8000 miles on my TE510 and the valve lash is still in spec and has never required adjustment.
