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checking valve clearances xtz660

hi folks, almost ready to set off on my first rtw trip ... i havent checked the valve clearances and am wondering if someone could explain how to go about doing this. much appreciated, phil.
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Don't. I've checked them several times and have never had to adjust them. Btw I have now done about 80.000 km. and have just today replaced the cam chain.

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thanks fred...my bikes currently got 50 000kms on the clock and im about to put on another 30 ,so im hoping all will be fine with the motor... its been brilliant so far so i guess ive just got to go and see what happens.

thanks ...phil.
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Hi futronix,
my XTZ 660 is around 130.000 km and now is prepared for reboring for the first time! Dont spend time researcing checking valves, i cannot recall that adjusting needed, just checking. Anyway, obtain yourselves Repair manual from Bucheli Verlag ( code 5204 ), it is covered almost everything inside what you have to know about your Tenere. Unfortunately, manual is available only in german language, not sure that could help you usefully.
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i was lucky enough to recieve a cd of the workshop manual from ralph from ireland through h/unlimited.
its been invaluable.
big respect out to him... and thanks for the replys guys.
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Thanks mate -

good to hear your nearly set to go - all the very best for your trip.
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since this is all the XTZ'ers in one place - I just thought i'd let you know I've finally got mine back on the road....

After much grunting and groaning about poor starting - it turned out to be a stuck Choke - the brass needle part was stuck in the carb housing - took a drilling out job then popped a new one in.... £5 for drilling it out then £30 for the a new choke assembly - brilliant...

Now it's just a case of getting used to how much choke to use on cold/wet or warm/dry or cold/dry or warm/wet days....

Yipppeeee!!!!!

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