valves

ok so here are my measurements so far: (all in inches) II = inner intake valve OI = outer intake valve IE = inner exhaust valve OE = outer exhaust valve #1 II = .006 OI = .006 IE = .010 OE = .010 #2 II = .006 OI = .007 IE = .013 OE = .012 #3 II = .004 OI = .005 IE = .010 OE = .010 #4...

So here I am tearing into my top ends trying to adjust valves. I got confused with a few things: Yamaha Service manual says align the T1 mark on flywheel with stationary pointer on crankcase. It shows a pic for TDC #1 cylinder, and another for TDC #2 cylinder. Nothing for number 3 and 4 -...

I took my heads to get cleaned at my father-in-law's shop and we removed the valves and springs, and my front head has some pits in it (along with a few valves.) It isn't too bad, but I wanted to see what everyone else thought. Should I try to find new heads, or do I just use these? They will be...

Anybody here think it's a good idea to let the dealer do my valve job? It looks like it's going to be a little over 400 for labor/parts. They even offered to pick my bike up with this crumby weather! Let me know...

About a month ago I tried to fire the Max up and it made a real loud popping noise through the carbs and it fouled the plugs. I changed the plugs and got it to fire up but I could hear the valves clattering. I took it to the dealer and had the carbs synched but the valves still clatter but it...

I HATE MY STOCK TIRE VALVES ! THERE WAY TO BIG & STICK OUT WAY TO MUCH ! THERE NOT EVEN BLACK ! I'D LIKE TO PUT SHORT STRAIGHT ONES IN , DOES ANYONE KNOW THE SIZE OF THE HOLE IN THE RIM FOR THE VALVE ? IT DOES NOT SAY THE SIZE ON YAMAHA'S WEBSITE, IT JUST LIST'S A PART NUMBER FOR THE VALVE...

Is it possible to get at these without dropping the motor out of the bike? And if not, how complicated is that? I have the full on shop service manual which shows most of the steps but I'm wondering if I have to worry about all the electrics and ****, or if I can just pop the valve cover off...

Has anyone taken off the rubber ( I think ) shields off that are located over the valve covers ? I know they sort of hold the spark plug leads, but do they also serve as a heat shield as well ? Anyone removed them and if so what do ya think, do you think the bike has a cleaner look to it ...

Admitingly not knowing much on engines..... My bike is 1994 with 8500 miles and I am wondering if a valve adjustment is due (not sure if original owner had done it yet). How can you tell if you need a valve adjustment? Also in asking questions about my carb problem I was told that if the...

Ok, somewhere I read that valve adjustment should be done every 14-16k miles or so. I'm currently a bit over 17k miles and my engine has some noise that I could easily attribute to the valves. So, since my mornic arse hasn't picked up a Clymer manual yet, does anyone have a PDF or site that...