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unregistered
10-03-2002, 08:32 PM
how do i adjust my valves they are tapping i have an idea but want to make sure so i dont mess anthing up or ruin anything
Unregistered
10-03-2002, 08:33 PM
opps sorry its on an 84 200x
please help i want to ride again
Ahickey
10-03-2002, 08:57 PM
how long has the noise been happening? Did it progress over a year or more or did it just start up a week ago? Valves usually don't start tapping out of the blue. They tap due to clearance caused by wear.... which in a Honda takes a LONG LONG time. I would check out header pipe gaskets and things like that to make sure your ticking noise isn't something simple and easy. (or not so easy as the case might be)

Adam
250sx
10-03-2002, 08:59 PM
have you ridden through any deep water lately? what color is your oil? when was the last time you changed it? whatever you do quit riding until it's figured out.
200x_Basket
10-03-2002, 09:27 PM
look here http://www.3wheeler.org/dirtwheels/6-87~tuneupindex.html this is my old basket case right? if so when did it start tapping? is the timing chain loose?
later
chris
Unregistered
10-04-2002, 07:42 AM
it started tapping like 2 weeks ago, no havnt ridden through deep water just changed the oil (every 3 weeks )and my oil is normal, but someone said that since the engine was all apart and everything, that they usually do that since the engine has been overhauled
atc4ever
10-04-2002, 01:50 PM
so am i right about the engine overhaul thing or not
Ahickey
10-04-2002, 02:10 PM
I think it would be reasonable to expect valves being out of adjustment after a rebuild.

Adam
atc4ever
10-04-2002, 10:40 PM
i suppose i will just buy a manual it will probably help in the long run..
Ihave a manual for an 86&87 if anyone would like to buy it?
atc330r
10-04-2002, 11:29 PM
take the plug out, the tank off. the valve caps off. timimng plug out. set the flywheel at tdc feel the rockers to be sure there loose. set at .002. put it back together. valves will almost always need to be reset after a rebuild atleast checked within a short time/miles. so your right on
atc4ever
10-04-2002, 11:32 PM
hey thanks alot maybe i can take it for a spin this weekend then
jenndnn3
10-05-2002, 06:42 AM
Originally posted by atc4ever
i suppose i will just buy a manual it will probably help in the long run..
Ihave a manual for an 86&87 if anyone would like to buy it?


umm is that for a 200x ???then yes I am......lol Jenndnn3@netzero.com