valve clearance

Hi all, I recently adjusted the tappets on my yx 160, 0.003 intake 0.004 exhaust. The valves were fairly tight and I had to loosen them off to achieve these readings. The motor has slightly more compression now which is great but it developed a slight ticking sound from the head/tappers, which I...

Hi all, Im new to the forum, and I need help with my crf50 clone engine. It is a 50cc 4 stroke fully auto. It doesn't have gears or a kickstart, so I am relying on electric start to turn it over. I kinda bypassed some of the electrical, but it gets spark and turns over. I checked for...

2009 Apollo Extreme 125. New piston and rings. Now will not start. Valve lash set at .003 . Cam gear facing forward at mark and flywheel with piston at top if cylinder flush. Getting gas and spark . What else could it be??????

Hey there ive got a 2012 OPBS X pit bike, its Chinese. I took off the head and was wondering how much i need to torque the head down when i put it back on as well as i need to reset the valve gap and i dont know how much to set it for. thanks

Hey guys i need some help figuring out a problem with my bike. It has made this rattle ever since we got the bike. Its getting really annoying and it doesn't sound right. I have linked a video i took of it yesterday. Just looking to see if anyone can offer advice on what i could do, otherwise...

Wanted- Tappet tool Condition- new or used Preferred price range- around $10-20 Location- dont care will pay postage Extra information - trying to do the valve clearance on my dpro 140 but if lock nut keeps getting stuck on the screw

Hi Gurus Wondering if someone could give me the valve clearances on inlet and exhaust valves of a YX160cc. Are there any tips or tricks in this jobs?