camo fox
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So , I went to our track yesterday , and realized my valves are making some noise. I know I should get them fixed , but my pocket book is saying , NO! So , what's the worse thing that could happen if I dont get them fixed ASAP?
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princevaliant1975
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Well depends on the type of cam/valve arrangement you have. If they are shim under/over bucket design you can potentially ruin the cam or damage the lifters(if applicable) If its a traditional rocker arm arrangement you will potentially ruin the valve tip. Not to mention miss-adjusted valves rob power and contribute to hard starting. Do your pocket book a favor and either buy a manual and learn to adjust them yourself or take it in. Because the alternative is much more expensive.
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1badbanshee
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My mechanic does most valve jobs for 15 bucks a hole.
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Magnum Eagle
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camofox,
If by some wild stretch of the imagination could the noise be attributed to a loose exhaust shield. The manufacturer of your quad might just get their parts from the same place Yamaha does.
Just a thought!
Sid
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YOURADHERE
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1badbanshee wrote:15 bucks a hole.
Sounds like a bargain....
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camo fox
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Magnum Eagle wrote:camofox,
If by some wild stretch of the imagination could the noise be attributed to a loose exhaust shield. The manufacturer of your quad might just get their parts from the same place Yamaha does.
Just a thought!
Sid
That would be nice , but , i dont think so. All though predators do have a problem with vibrating parts loose , it isnt that. It is clearly coming from the head. I will be tearing it down this weekend to get them fixed before i build my track.
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