Stevem_38 Posted December 18, 2004 Finnally got the time to pack the bike into the basement. Drained all the gas, I think, from carb, and tank. Just a little left in the tank though. it's coming off for the cam swap probably next week. Should I be concerned with the little that is in there until then. It's capped and petcock is off. Just don't want any flare ups..... (BTW, where can I get a feeler gauge to check the valves?) Merry Xmas, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrooster Posted December 18, 2004 BTW, where can I get a feeler gauge to check the valves? steve, get these, they are the correct width for getting in between the cam journals: http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=F804P jim aka the wrooster '01 wr250f Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevem_38 Posted December 18, 2004 Wrooster, Always with help, I knew I'd be hearing from you. Thanks!! 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex19 Posted December 21, 2004 looking to get into a four stroke, how often on the yamaha do you have to check valves, or worry about checking them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo Posted December 21, 2004 looking to get into a four stroke, how often on the yamaha do you have to check valves, or worry about checking them? LOL!!!! You need to do a comparison between the YZF and the CRF/KXF forums. Just look up valve in each forum and you'll see what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevem_38 Posted December 21, 2004 I've only checked my valves once, right after breakin. I'm replacing the exhaust cam this year to a 2003, so I have to check for reshimming....that's all...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbstuff Posted December 21, 2004 You just can't beat the Yamahas for reliability. I raced my 03 YZ250f for 2 seasons in enduros and h/s...put over 3,000 miles on it and the valves never budged...last checked them about 500 miles ago. I picked up a support ride from a Honda shop on a CRF250X....and the intakes zero'd after about 300 miles. I've reshimmed them and hoping it will make it through a swing down south to Daytona for races.....but I'm probably going to buy an extra head to keep in the van(luckily they are very cheap). Or I might just pick up a spare YZ250F 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
