Fantastic video. Thank you. I have yet to check the valve gap on my KPX. This content will be exactly what I needed to know how to from start to finish.👍🏍
Very nice video. Next time, I will definitely use the camshaft cover removal method instead of the little visual inspection port on the left side. You might point out that it is unnecessary to remove the rack. Just loosen the rear rack bolts, so that after you remove the front rack bolts you can just swing up the front rack mounts to get at the seat bolts. On the black plastic side covers, leaving off the top rear screws during reassembly lets you get those covers off without removing the seat--this saves a lot of time if you are futzing with your battery or air filter.
Wow, took forever for that thumb up to register. I don't think I have ever been 1st. I got one of those little de walt impacts from my family. awesome thing! not to put stuff back on though, well not breakable stuff. LOL fantastic for taking stuff apart! what a time saver.
@@Kevin-mm6xm Even though I haven’t done that yet I would say yes you can. Because you have to be able to access the rocker arms and things in case you wanted to change them so the the whole valve cover head should separate and remove. The more I work on this bike and the longer that I own it I will get into more and video more things and I might include removing the valve cover also. Thanks for the question
This video was incredibly helpful, thank you. I noticed the timing/cam cover on mine had a gasket that was kinda boogered up. It was my first adjustment. It was still whole so I left it and put it back on but on my maiden ride, I noticed it was leaking a little bit. Would a gasket kit from Harbor Freight work? I’ve had issues with gaskets I’ve bought in the past (such as for oil filter) being too thick where it wouldn’t go back in because of it. Any tips for me?
@@sknapp19911 Thank you! If you are talking about the o ring on the cam cover not sealing then you can take it off and apply a light layer of grease around it. If your o ring is damaged you can contact Venom to order a new one. But unless you damaged the o ring it should re seal.
@ that is the one. It looks like it was damaged by whoever put it together from the factory. I was hoping a gasket kit from harbor fright might have the right size. I’ll reach out to venom
Thank you Chris, the maintenance schedule is ; First check at 621 miles second check at 1864 miles then every 1864 miles thereafter. The reason these numbers seem so strange is that it’s converted from kilometers. Hope this helps
@@androgenesiss That would be up to you, myself I check it early on simply because I want to make sure that the valves are set perfectly. They are usually set pretty close, sometimes I have found them to be a little tight. If you are not mechanically inclined or don’t want to get into it yet then a good indicator is how is the bike running. If everything is good with starting, idling and running then you’re probably good. The manufacturer included the maintenance interval for valve clearance check in the owners manual. If you wanted to go by that then you will probably be fine.
Do you have the number off of the bearing? If it doesn't have a number then you might have to do some measurements to get the right bearing. Most bearings do a have a number on them though.
@ got numbers off seals no luck finding on googles! I haven’t remove seal to see bearings number yet because need to move my bike around with wheels on.
@@markjeepingful That would be very hard to find that information unless someone has changed theirs and shared the information. If I ever have to change it I will post all the info. After you remove it then you can either get the number or take measurements for the new one. I checked my info and couldn't find anything.
@@herbiesgarage681 yeah I bought my bike at dealership in Fenton, Mo and he said they don’t sell bearings or seals, it’s like have to buy whole new wheels!! I highly recommend you take your rear wheel off and pack lots grease to bearings. I only grease the bolts dammit!!!
@@markjeepingful Really, I know exactly that dealership. The bearings are replaceable and you will be able to find replacements too. You can also go to a place like bearings headquarters and just hand them the bearing and they will match it up for you.
Fantastic video. Thank you. I have yet to check the valve gap on my KPX. This content will be exactly what I needed to know how to from start to finish.👍🏍
@@tk421upgrade3 your welcome 👍🏻
Very nice video.
Next time, I will definitely use the camshaft cover removal method instead of the little visual inspection port on the left side.
You might point out that it is unnecessary to remove the rack. Just loosen the rear rack bolts, so that after you remove the front rack bolts you can just swing up the front rack mounts to get at the seat bolts.
On the black plastic side covers, leaving off the top rear screws during reassembly lets you get those covers off without removing the seat--this saves a lot of time if you are futzing with your battery or air filter.
Thanks Tom, yeah I’ll probably leave the top screw off of the battery side next time. I appreciate the comment, how’s your KPX been doing?
Excellent video, thank you
Thank you and you’re welcome!
Wow, took forever for that thumb up to register. I don't think I have ever been 1st. I got one of those little de walt impacts from my family. awesome thing! not to put stuff back on though, well not breakable stuff. LOL fantastic for taking stuff apart! what a time saver.
Congratulations for being first! 👍🏻 Yeah the cordless tools are definitely a time saver, I use them all the time. Thanks
Some dudes out there have been power-washing off the decals and it looks pretty sweet bare-white hehe. Thanks for the walkthrough!!
@@iwantdog I have seen that, I like the clean white look as well. Your welcome
Oh man dude do this for the kpm ! So I can save it for when I finally get mine !
@@LedosGarage Okay, I’ll see what I can do. 😁 Thanks
Is it possible to remove the top valve cover exposing both the intake/exhaust valves at the same time, and giving you clear access to both?
@@Kevin-mm6xm Even though I haven’t done that yet I would say yes you can. Because you have to be able to access the rocker arms and things in case you wanted to change them so the the whole valve cover head should separate and remove. The more I work on this bike and the longer that I own it I will get into more and video more things and I might include removing the valve cover also. Thanks for the question
good video.. put the measurement as text on screen as well.. helps with writing it down or for reference. thanks
ps how many miles you at now??
@@carl2591 Thank you! I thought I did put the text on there, I’ll have to check that out, thanks. I’m right at 1050 miles now
This video was incredibly helpful, thank you.
I noticed the timing/cam cover on mine had a gasket that was kinda boogered up. It was my first adjustment. It was still whole so I left it and put it back on but on my maiden ride, I noticed it was leaking a little bit.
Would a gasket kit from Harbor Freight work? I’ve had issues with gaskets I’ve bought in the past (such as for oil filter) being too thick where it wouldn’t go back in because of it.
Any tips for me?
@@sknapp19911 Thank you! If you are talking about the o ring on the cam cover not sealing then you can take it off and apply a light layer of grease around it. If your o ring is damaged you can contact Venom to order a new one. But unless you damaged the o ring it should re seal.
@ that is the one. It looks like it was damaged by whoever put it together from the factory. I was hoping a gasket kit from harbor fright might have the right size. I’ll reach out to venom
I'm sorry if I missed it but after how many miles is this necessary? Great video. Will be headed to Harbor freight.
Thank you Chris, the maintenance schedule is ; First check at 621 miles second check at 1864 miles then every 1864 miles thereafter. The reason these numbers seem so strange is that it’s converted from kilometers. Hope this helps
Hi new biker here. What would a valve adjustment be good for your bike for ?
@@jahbankro4810 Hello, welcome to the bike world 😊 Signs of an engine with valves out of adjustment, poor idle, stalling, lack of power, noisy, etc
should this be done when getting the bike out the box or some miles down the road?
@@androgenesiss That would be up to you, myself I check it early on simply because I want to make sure that the valves are set perfectly. They are usually set pretty close, sometimes I have found them to be a little tight. If you are not mechanically inclined or don’t want to get into it yet then a good indicator is how is the bike running. If everything is good with starting, idling and running then you’re probably good. The manufacturer included the maintenance interval for valve clearance check in the owners manual. If you wanted to go by that then you will probably be fine.
I need new rear wheel bearings, can you find out cross reference?
Do you have the number off of the bearing? If it doesn't have a number then you might have to do some measurements to get the right bearing. Most bearings do a have a number on them though.
@ got numbers off seals no luck finding on googles! I haven’t remove seal to see bearings number yet because need to move my bike around with wheels on.
@@markjeepingful That would be very hard to find that information unless someone has changed theirs and shared the information. If I ever have to change it I will post all the info. After you remove it then you can either get the number or take measurements for the new one. I checked my info and couldn't find anything.
@@herbiesgarage681 yeah I bought my bike at dealership in Fenton, Mo and he said they don’t sell bearings or seals, it’s like have to buy whole new wheels!!
I highly recommend you take your rear wheel off and pack lots grease to bearings. I only grease the bolts dammit!!!
@@markjeepingful Really, I know exactly that dealership. The bearings are replaceable and you will be able to find replacements too. You can also go to a place like bearings headquarters and just hand them the bearing and they will match it up for you.