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How to Check and adjust the valves on a KLR650

Sep 6, 2008 10:44 PM

Engine close-up showing mechanical components.

In this motorcycle tutorial you will learn how to check and then adjust the valves on a Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle. You will need to remove the bodywork of the bike first. Once you've done that, watch this video and get ready to do a valve check on the KLR and then a valve adjustment.

Tools you'll need:

10 mm socket

12 mm socket

Medium ratchet with short AND long extension

Big flat screwdriver or quarter

19 mm socket

Large ratchet

Flat feeler gauge

Torque wrench (one that works for low torques)

16 mm wrench (optional)

Full written instructions are provided on the creator site link if needed.

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