'23 XR650L Valve adjustment

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0:00 Side panel and seat removal
0:30 Fuel tank removal
1:17 Timing hole cap removal
1:28 Crankshaft hole cap
1:35 Intake hole cap removal
1:44 Adjusting screw
1:49 Flywheel timing marks
2:35 TDC alignment at compression stroke
3:02 Checking intake clearance
3:56 Adjusting intake clearance
5:05 Hole cap install
5:09 Rechecking TDC
5:16 Exhaust hole cap removal
5:20 Adjusting exhaust clearance
5:41 Cap replacement
5:58 Fuel tank install
6:19 Seat and side cover install
Tappet valve adjustment

[@mrsmel269]

good info . i love our girls.

[@XRLand]

Thank you. And yes, they do bring a lot of joy. Have a great day. 👍

[@cow7boy]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. One question, should the engine be in gear or in neutral at the beginning of the process or does it not matter?

[@XRLand]

The service manual does not specify whether the engine should be in gear or not. This video was filmed with the bike in neutral. I wanted to turn the crankshaft without turning the rear wheel. I suppose it can be done while in gear, but any rear wheel rotation would change timing mark alignment on the flywheel.
I greatly appreciate your nice feedback. Good luck adjusting your valves and take it easy.