Will do mine this winter. 2003, not been adjusted once. I'm sure it needs it, did hear some clicking on hot day ride. Runs like a top besides that! Thank you!
Just did my desmog and valve adjust on my 2006 vtx800 r with 14500 miles. Thanks for all the good info and links, it helped a lot. I too experienced more low end power and a different and louder exhaust sound. I don't know if this was the result of the desmog or valve,adjust. The intakes were just a little off.
Can I assume that the exhaust valve on the front cylinder is adjusted at the same time as the intake valves while on the 'FT' mark at TDC compression stroke? Also the same for the rear cylinder on the 'RT' mark on the compression stroke at TDC? Great video. Thanks
Would like to thank you for your video, can't get to a dealer for 6 weeks and just ordered everything to get this job done on my vtx 1800. Have worked on ny own bikes for years, self taught through people like yourself and manuals. Would you be able to add subtitles or information and tips on what you were doing while putting everything back together? Must be a bit slow and got a bit lost at the end. Don't mean to add it now, just in other videos for the less mechanically inclined like me. Thanks again, this video was really well made.
The repair manual says that the gap for the intake valves should be 0.005 +-0.001 and the exhaust 0.013 +-001. I decided to go with 0.004 so it takes a bit more time until they start making noise again.
I'm thinking of adjusting the valves on my 03. If they are anything like the Honda car engines, they're probably too tight. Really hate to get in there and find out it was a waste though. Anyone seen any tighten up?
I have my engine pulled. I’ve asked around and had a few mechanics give me some advice with no luck. Burned up 2 quarts of coolant in about 70 miles. Coolant drops into crank case and steams out of the crank breather I installed into my front cylinder. Very tiny amount is in the oil but it’s hard to even see it in there. Gaskets we’re good. Heads and cylinders look fine. I’m curious if maybe something is warped or if you had any ideas, thanks. Heads were worked on in the past for more power, cylinders bored to 2000cc at a shop. Performance cams/pistons etc.
How many miles does your wife have on the bike? I have an 08 with 8500 miles. Manual says You should adjust at 8000? Because they could possibly be to tight by then? Just trying to figure out if I should do it or not? I already had the tank off a few times already for de smog and anti-freeze flush. I did those other jobs, this one is intimidating me.
Markee z If you have wrenching skills, you should be fine. Just take it slowly. Our bike has 22k. The first adjustment is the most important. If you already done the first adjustment after new, you should be good at least until 15 k
PS I found rotten fuel lines while doing the valve adjust and replaced them. They could have caused a real bad day as they are laying right on top of the engine!
I have a 2003 VTX 1300. I have gone through an unbelievable amount of trouble to get this blatty sound out of my pipes. It only does it when the engine is sustaining a steady RPM (holding 35 mph on level ground). All four spark plugs are black running rich. Puffs of black smoke, cleaned carb, sent to a shop, added baffles to V&H big shots, then rebuilt the carb, replaced air cutoff valve, and all jets. I’m about to test compression, valve adjustment, and check for air leaks. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
15,000 miles btw. I’ve decided to proceed with the valve adjustment just because it’s due anyway. Hopefully I found my answer in the comments section. Very helpful.
Hi! You could try some additive into the fuel,.. Like the stp injector cleaner,.. And run in 3-4 fillings.. The stuff is made for cars, but also worked great to my bike.
Jim D Exactly. As long as it’s reinstall, it’s enough torque to keep it in place and not damage the aluminum threads. If it’s a new plug, you need to snug by hand, then turn half a turn with the wrench to crush the washer, then torque to 13 ftlbs
@@dcfgarage im trying to find your desmog video now......but every time i click on ome of your videos i get side tracked ....lol. great videos! keep up the good work sir !
@@gregmeeks2753 here it goes - ua-cam.com/video/TuQWt47C3Xg/v-deo.html The title is "This MOD Made My VTX 1800 Run So Much Better!". I have more coming out soon!
I took 3 hours because it was my first time and I measured everything 10 times and rechecked 15. An experienced tech could probably do this in one or less
Me disseram que voce entende Português:Voce entende de manutenção de uma 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe? A luz de injeção eletrônica esta acesa no painel e hoje uma outra luz acendeu(esta luz parece com a luz quando vc aciona o botão de tração de rodas), e se eu der uma arrancada muito forte de 1• p/ 2• o carro fica tipo engasgando(pulos...)
Olá Paulo. A luz pode ser varias coisas. Pelo que vc está descrevendo, me parece misfire. As causas mais comuns sao velas gastas ou filtro de ar entupido. Da uma checada nas velas primeiro. O seu motor e o 4 cilindros?
Olá Paulo. A luz pode ser varias coisas. Pelo que vc está descrevendo, me parece misfire. As causas mais comuns sao velas gastas ou filtro de ar entupido. Da uma checada nas velas primeiro. O seu motor e o 4 cilindros?
Paulo Ricardo Eu sugiro vc comecar pelo basico. Checa as 3 velas da frente que sao faceis de acessar. Veja se estao carbonizadas, ou se tem mancha de oleo. Meça o gap da vela. Esse motor ele tem que ser .044 +-1. Se tiver menos de .043 ou mais de .045 e/ou carbonizadas, troca as 6 velas. Coloque velas de iridium que duram mais de 100 mil milhas. Se a vele tiver oleo, ai o problema e maior. Ou sao os anéis do pistão que estao gastos ou os retentores das válvulas. Nesse caso so abrindo o motor. Mas se vc trocar as velas vai melhorar por um tempo também.
Paulo Ricardo se as velas estiverem boas, aí sugiro tentar pegar emprestado em uma loja de autopeças um leitor obd2 pra vc ler qual e o código de erro do carro. Com o código de erro da pra pesquisar melhor. Os códigos de erro de misfire são os P0300. No caso de motor 6 cilindros vai P0301 a P0306. O último numero indica o cilindro.
definitely check the FPR! Mine was bad and caused the bike to get way too much fuel! I went from getting around 13 mpg to 52 mpg just by replacing the FPR and she is running so much better!
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Will do mine this winter. 2003, not been adjusted once. I'm sure it needs it, did hear some clicking on hot day ride. Runs like a top besides that! Thank you!
Great bike to work on. Nice old school technology
Just did my desmog and valve adjust on my 2006 vtx800 r with 14500 miles. Thanks for all the good info and links, it helped a lot. I too experienced more low end power and a different and louder exhaust sound. I don't know if this was the result of the desmog or valve,adjust. The intakes were just a little off.
Terry Pasquali I think it was. Sounds better now, right?
Super series of videos. I just used you desmog video as a guide for desmogging my vtx 1800 this morning. Thank you!!
Thanks for the feedback! Make sure you subscribe, if you haven't because I will have several other videos coming out on the VTX.
Once you get the valve adjusted rotate the motor to lock valve then tighten and remove guage.that way it is perfect and doesn't move.
I do have a gorgeous Black wife also!!!
She gives me so much love on 3th gear , that I can't not explain
😂😂😂😂😂
Well made! Beats paying Honda dealer $450 any day!
Quinn Greaves thanks! I completely agree
Can I assume that the exhaust valve on the front cylinder is adjusted at the same time as the intake valves while on the 'FT' mark at TDC compression stroke? Also the same for the rear cylinder on the 'RT' mark on the compression stroke at TDC? Great video. Thanks
At TDC, all valves should be closed at the cylinder
@@dcfgarage thank you for your prompt reply.
were can i buy the valve tappet adjuster tool -- 10 milimeter offset (scrench ) with the 4mm driver) tool
Where does the crankshaft need to be lined up for adjusting the valves on the rear cylinder?
Same place. There's an RT mark
Would like to thank you for your video, can't get to a dealer for 6 weeks and just ordered everything to get this job done on my vtx 1800.
Have worked on ny own bikes for years, self taught through people like yourself and manuals.
Would you be able to add subtitles or information and tips on what you were doing while putting everything back together?
Must be a bit slow and got a bit lost at the end.
Don't mean to add it now, just in other videos for the less mechanically inclined like me.
Thanks again, this video was really well made.
Thank you!
I have a question. I saw everywhere that the intake valve should be adjusted to 0,06 but in your video you show 0,04. Is there a reason why?
The repair manual says that the gap for the intake valves should be 0.005 +-0.001 and the exhaust 0.013 +-001. I decided to go with 0.004 so it takes a bit more time until they start making noise again.
I have a VTX 1300 and it says 6 +- 1... so i can go directly to 5?
@@Esloveno Mine is a 1800. you can go to 0.005. Just make sure the feeler gauge comes out without too much drag
When you adjust the clearance, you allowed +/- 1 thousandth. Is it à good idea to adjust on the tighter side expecting the gap will get more loose?
That's a bad idea. if you do that, you'll have premature wear and it will make noise.
As the valve seat wears the clearance gets smaller until they no longer close.
I'm thinking of adjusting the valves on my 03. If they are anything like the Honda car engines, they're probably too tight. Really hate to get in there and find out it was a waste though. Anyone seen any tighten up?
Mine had a gap
I have my engine pulled. I’ve asked around and had a few mechanics give me some advice with no luck. Burned up 2 quarts of coolant in about 70 miles. Coolant drops into crank case and steams out of the crank breather I installed into my front cylinder. Very tiny amount is in the oil but it’s hard to even see it in there. Gaskets we’re good. Heads and cylinders look fine. I’m curious if maybe something is warped or if you had any ideas, thanks. Heads were worked on in the past for more power, cylinders bored to 2000cc at a shop. Performance cams/pistons etc.
Figure it out?
Thank you great explanation 👍
very good video help me a lot
Adriano Pinto Thanks for liking the video and subscribing!
How many miles does your wife have on the bike? I have an 08 with 8500 miles. Manual says You should adjust at 8000? Because they could possibly be to tight by then? Just trying to figure out if I should do it or not? I already had the tank off a few times already for de smog and anti-freeze flush. I did those other jobs, this one is intimidating me.
Markee z If you have wrenching skills, you should be fine. Just take it slowly. Our bike has 22k. The first adjustment is the most important. If you already done the first adjustment after new, you should be good at least until 15 k
I just bought a 2003 1800C. It only has 4,900 miles, but it sounds kind of loud. Is there anyway the valves would need to be adjusted already?
PS I found rotten fuel lines while doing the valve adjust and replaced them. They could have caused a real bad day as they are laying right on top of the engine!
Terry Pasquali It could have caught fire. Thank God you found it.
Tengo una pregunta ese ajuste se le ase con la moto en neutral o en velocidad
Neutro
The interval for valve adjustment should be based entirely on mileage right? I see no reason why time should be a factor
You're correct
I have a 2003 VTX 1300. I have gone through an unbelievable amount of trouble to get this blatty sound out of my pipes. It only does it when the engine is sustaining a steady RPM (holding 35 mph on level ground). All four spark plugs are black running rich. Puffs of black smoke, cleaned carb, sent to a shop, added baffles to V&H big shots, then rebuilt the carb, replaced air cutoff valve, and all jets. I’m about to test compression, valve adjustment, and check for air leaks. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
15,000 miles btw. I’ve decided to proceed with the valve adjustment just because it’s due anyway. Hopefully I found my answer in the comments section. Very helpful.
Great to know
Hi! You could try some additive into the fuel,.. Like the stp injector cleaner,.. And run in 3-4 fillings.. The stuff is made for cars, but also worked great to my bike.
Thank you sir..awesome video
Thanks! I will publish the two remaining videos for the ground fix and the coolant flush soon.
Do you agree with 13ft lbs of torque on the reinstall of spark plugs on the 1800 vtx
Reinstall.... NOT new install seating the crush washer/seal Thanks
Jim D Exactly. As long as it’s reinstall, it’s enough torque to keep it in place and not damage the aluminum threads. If it’s a new plug, you need to snug by hand, then turn half a turn with the wrench to crush the washer, then torque to 13 ftlbs
THANK YOU.
You’re welcome! Don’t forget to subscribe
@@dcfgarage i did...just picked up a 2002 vtx 1800c
@@gregmeeks2753 congratulations!
@@dcfgarage im trying to find your desmog video now......but every time i click on ome of your videos i get side tracked ....lol. great videos! keep up the good work sir !
@@gregmeeks2753 here it goes - ua-cam.com/video/TuQWt47C3Xg/v-deo.html
The title is "This MOD Made My VTX 1800 Run So Much Better!". I have more coming out soon!
How many miles did this bike have on it?
22k miles
Where di you buy the valve adjustment tool? Thanks.
Amazon
@@dcfgarage I am looking but cannot find it. Do you have a part number? Sorry but maybe it's there and I just can't see it. Thanks again
@@xman354 did u find the tool i have been looking
@@danbuss7687 yes, I bought it from the dealer.
Great vídeo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
How long does this normally take to do?
I took 3 hours because it was my first time and I measured everything 10 times and rechecked 15. An experienced tech could probably do this in one or less
Me disseram que voce entende Português:Voce entende de manutenção de uma 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe? A luz de injeção eletrônica esta acesa no painel e hoje uma outra luz acendeu(esta luz parece com a luz quando vc aciona o botão de tração de rodas), e se eu der uma arrancada muito forte de 1• p/ 2• o carro fica tipo engasgando(pulos...)
Olá Paulo. A luz pode ser varias coisas. Pelo que vc está descrevendo, me parece misfire. As causas mais comuns sao velas gastas ou filtro de ar entupido. Da uma checada nas velas primeiro. O seu motor e o 4 cilindros?
Olá Paulo. A luz pode ser varias coisas. Pelo que vc está descrevendo, me parece misfire. As causas mais comuns sao velas gastas ou filtro de ar entupido. Da uma checada nas velas primeiro. O seu motor e o 4 cilindros?
DCF GARAGE eu também acho que pode ser isso. Ele é um motor V6 3.3Lts. E agora pela manha ele nao quer nem pegar. Morreu na garagem
Paulo Ricardo Eu sugiro vc comecar pelo basico. Checa as 3 velas da frente que sao faceis de acessar. Veja se estao carbonizadas, ou se tem mancha de oleo. Meça o gap da vela. Esse motor ele tem que ser .044 +-1. Se tiver menos de .043 ou mais de .045 e/ou carbonizadas, troca as 6 velas. Coloque velas de iridium que duram mais de 100 mil milhas.
Se a vele tiver oleo, ai o problema e maior. Ou sao os anéis do pistão que estao gastos ou os retentores das válvulas. Nesse caso so abrindo o motor. Mas se vc trocar as velas vai melhorar por um tempo também.
Paulo Ricardo se as velas estiverem boas, aí sugiro tentar pegar emprestado em uma loja de autopeças um leitor obd2 pra vc ler qual e o código de erro do carro. Com o código de erro da pra pesquisar melhor. Os códigos de erro de misfire são os P0300. No caso de motor 6 cilindros vai P0301 a P0306. O último numero indica o cilindro.
I wish I would have seen your video 1st I cut my tie wrap because I didnt know in was reusable. :(
Markee z :(
How long did it take you if you add in removing the tank.
It only takes 5-10 minutes to remove the tank. Make sure the gas level is low
You should never have to gap these plugs, if they're out of range, they need replaced, but that's rare.
Thanks for the tip
2003 honda vtx 1800 injection...turn bike on runs smooth a minute after starts bogging and want ting to die, anyone else have this issue?
it can be many things... but check your fuel pressure regulator. They tend to go bad
definitely check the FPR! Mine was bad and caused the bike to get way too much fuel! I went from getting around 13 mpg to 52 mpg just by replacing the FPR and she is running so much better!
@@stevebankston7929 what is the fFPR ??
@@danbuss7687 I believe FPR means fuel pressure regulator.
Motorcycle shop wants $400-500
Your Nightmare thanks for sharing. It’s not hard. It just takes time.
In my City, i paid 650 at the shop