Hi from Australia, I’ve viewed this instructional video of yours in the past. I checked again today to jog my memory with some of the more subtle tricks involved. Thank you for taking the time to assist other XR owners 👍. Cheers.
any thoughts on how to eliminate the buzzing that comes from that cowling around the ignition when you hit about 6,500 rmp? seems to go away at 7k but it really bugs me.
Great tutorial. But, I too wonder how you got the plastic push pins removed so the lower fairing can come off? I couldn't get them off and ended up just working around the (pushed to the side) lower fairing. Had to use XL channel locks to remove filter too. My rubber strap remover couldn't get enough grip to vise it off, because I agree a screw driver is the wrong method.
I laughed about your correction (wrench not screwdriver).. BUT.. oil filters with the big weird tool required.. or ones that dont have a way to use a wrench.. to remove them.. most folks just stab them with a flat head screw driver.. and off they come!
Thanks! Very helpful. Took me an hour on first attempt as I couldn't pull the filter element out because it was too snug and was worried about breaking something. But, your wire clearing tutorial on installation helped a great deal. I feel I can do it in 15 minutes on next replacement.
My Husqvarna FE501 didn't need a valve adjustment until almost 250 hours, and I'm not nice to it. Cool video, and this stuff should be checked for sure... but these KTM engines aren't the delicate and temperamental things some people make them out to be.
Have KTM four strokes changed the valves in their four strokes in recent years? Going back to 2006-2008 I use to ride with a guy that had a KTM 525 and he only ever checked his valve clearances once every 6 months and adjusted/serviced them once a year and his bike never skipped a beat.
Really? Why change at 4000 miles? BMW requirement is 6K & I'm just a commuter....Not racing. The synthetics are capable oils for high mileage as well. Really interested to know what drives you on this one.
@@davee6727I prefer to change the oil around 4-5 K at the latest rather than wait until 6 K. I understand the BMW recommendations but the bike shifts better with cleaner oil. That's just my opinion.
Also, I neglected to read my service manual and rode 8 hours before doing this. How much potential damage could I have done in 8 hours? Thanks in advance
Yeah if they're a little out of spec it's usually no big deal. As long as the valves aren't hitting the piston it doesn't usually cause any problems. And, usually after the first adjustment, when they are "broken in" they won't need adjusted nearly as often.
I wish the dealership had mentioned this little tidbit to me upon my purchase of an 450 exc 2017. Plus work has to be done at dealership as to not void warranty. 350$ CAD maintenance bill after only an hour out of the lot!
Can you make a short video on finding T.D.C. Was planning on doing mine but I only have the mark on the cam shaft sprocket and can't find any other marks to line up. Are the 2017's not the same.
My bike didn't have the second mark on the cap either. I placed the cam sprocket mark at 1200 and just watched the valves closely to ensure all 4 were closed.
I also have a '17 500, im at about 11 hours and waiting for service manual to arrive in mail before I do my first valve check. Should I go ahead and order a shim kit? I want to have everything needed when I start the project.
Very strange. I have a 2019 500 EXC F and if I remember correctly first valve check is recommended at 30 -50 hours I think it was ? Did not say anything about 1 hour valve clearance check for mine at least... 3 hours is the run in of the engine and first oil change at 10 hours. After that every 15 hours (about 750km) oil change if not racing if I remember correctly. Most I have hard that do not ride hard say they never needed to re shim the valves as they did stay in spec.
I'm really surprised that after one hour you had to adjust your valves. I have. 2014 500 exc with 250 hours and 10,000 miles the valves are still in spec.
Twisted Mr. Hey man..have you done any new piston and rings at those hours? I have 2,000 miles on mine 57 hr on motor and it runs like a champ..valves havent changed at all still in spec..i was just wondering
Thanks great vid. Shocked the air filter is actually pretty easy to access for a Bmw. Lot of bikes I owned you have to take the tank off.
Hi from Australia, I’ve viewed this instructional video of yours in the past. I checked again today to jog my memory with some of the more subtle tricks involved. Thank you for taking the time to assist other XR owners 👍. Cheers.
Good instruction video. Thanks!
Still have the bike ? Any problems since owning it? 2nd oil change on my xr have the debris too .
Thank you!
any thoughts on how to eliminate the buzzing that comes from that cowling around the ignition when you hit about 6,500 rmp? seems to go away at 7k but it really bugs me.
Very good tips, Has helped me a lot, initially I was very worried about breaking any of the plastics...
Ok cambiare l'olio,ma il problema più grosso rimane la scritta"service"
I got 60h on my motard and i haven't checked the valves yet. It still runs good though. Anyone got an opinion on that?
Great tutorial. But, I too wonder how you got the plastic push pins removed so the lower fairing can come off? I couldn't get them off and ended up just working around the (pushed to the side) lower fairing. Had to use XL channel locks to remove filter too. My rubber strap remover couldn't get enough grip to vise it off, because I agree a screw driver is the wrong method.
I laughed about your correction (wrench not screwdriver).. BUT.. oil filters with the big weird tool required.. or ones that dont have a way to use a wrench.. to remove them.. most folks just stab them with a flat head screw driver.. and off they come!
How did you remove the plastic push pins in the first place?
Push pin in center through clip.
Thanks! Very helpful. Took me an hour on first attempt as I couldn't pull the filter element out because it was too snug and was worried about breaking something. But, your wire clearing tutorial on installation helped a great deal. I feel I can do it in 15 minutes on next replacement.
My Husqvarna FE501 didn't need a valve adjustment until almost 250 hours, and I'm not nice to it. Cool video, and this stuff should be checked for sure... but these KTM engines aren't the delicate and temperamental things some people make them out to be.
Have KTM four strokes changed the valves in their four strokes in recent years? Going back to 2006-2008 I use to ride with a guy that had a KTM 525 and he only ever checked his valve clearances once every 6 months and adjusted/serviced them once a year and his bike never skipped a beat.
What size is the crash washer ? And torque spec for the sump nut ?? Nm
I would suggest changing oil at 4000 miles and When draining oil leaning bike on left and right side to get all of oil drained out.
Really? Why change at 4000 miles? BMW requirement is 6K & I'm just a commuter....Not racing. The synthetics are capable oils for high mileage as well. Really interested to know what drives you on this one.
@@davee6727I prefer to change the oil around 4-5 K at the latest rather than wait until 6 K. I understand the BMW recommendations but the bike shifts better with cleaner oil. That's just my opinion.
Also, I neglected to read my service manual and rode 8 hours before doing this. How much potential damage could I have done in 8 hours? Thanks in advance
Rowdy_ Moto Not adjusting the valves won’t cause any damage. And most likely, your valves were still in spec after only 8 hours.
each valve was out of spec :/ and they suggest every 30hrs
Yeah if they're a little out of spec it's usually no big deal. As long as the valves aren't hitting the piston it doesn't usually cause any problems. And, usually after the first adjustment, when they are "broken in" they won't need adjusted nearly as often.
I wish the dealership had mentioned this little tidbit to me upon my purchase of an 450 exc 2017. Plus work has to be done at dealership as to not void warranty. 350$ CAD maintenance bill after only an hour out of the lot!
Just did my one hour check on a 2018. Similar results, valves are tight. Exhaust both are .07 and Intake valves at .05 and .07.
Do the 2017 500 EXC still have the timing marks on the timing sprocket,as iv read that KTM have stopped putting timing punches on!
damn, we have 2017 and still have to do that S#$% on some bikes...don't get it.
Can you make a short video on finding T.D.C. Was planning on doing mine but I only have the mark on the cam shaft sprocket and can't find any other marks to line up. Are the 2017's not the same.
My bike didn't have the second mark on the cap either. I placed the cam sprocket mark at 1200 and just watched the valves closely to ensure all 4 were closed.
I also have a '17 500, im at about 11 hours and waiting for service manual to arrive in mail before I do my first valve check. Should I go ahead and order a shim kit? I want to have everything needed when I start the project.
shouldn`t this be covered under warranty?
Mason Gott MAIN PAGE Nope. This is just normal maintenance.
Valve check in 1 hr?? I heard these bikes took quite a bit of maintenance but 1 hr is a bit extreme...:-)
Very strange. I have a 2019 500 EXC F and if I remember correctly first valve check is recommended at 30 -50 hours I think it was ? Did not say anything about 1 hour valve clearance check for mine at least... 3 hours is the run in of the engine and first oil change at 10 hours. After that every 15 hours (about 750km) oil change if not racing if I remember correctly. Most I have hard that do not ride hard say they never needed to re shim the valves as they did stay in spec.
1 hour - after break in. Then inspect every 15 hour if racing.
Hey Penny, I just got the same bike and just reached 1.5 hours as well. What size shims do we need? 8.9 or 10mm? Thanks!
Zack von Thun 8.9mm
Trying to decide between a 500 exc-f and the 450!! Love to see these videos keep it up. Thanks!
I just got my 2018 EXC500. It was only like 200€ more than the 450, but the torque man, the torque. :)
I'm really surprised that after one hour you had to adjust your valves. I have. 2014 500 exc with 250 hours and 10,000 miles the valves are still in spec.
I was surprised as well. Almost didn't do the check because I've never had a set be out at the run-in check. Glad I did.
Twisted Mr. Hey man..have you done any new piston and rings at those hours? I have 2,000 miles on mine 57 hr on motor and it runs like a champ..valves havent changed at all still in spec..i was just wondering
Are the shims 8.90 mm? Got 2 hours on mine. I better check em.
Trying out the time lapse function on the new iPhone. Pretty neat but KILLS the battery quickly.