Yamaha R6 Valve Clearance Check
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5 жыл бұрынSearching for our Yamaha R6 project engine noise, I take a look at the cams and check the valve clearance.
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@philg6046 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT Video! i like how you had the hardware removed already for a smooth transition to part to part thru the whole process. A+
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Phil G thank you, I am not the best at making videos but try to make it so people can get something useful out of them.
@brianhaygood183 3 жыл бұрын
At 7:54, that silver cylinder has two coolant hoses on it. The plunger on the Left end of the cylinder moves outward when the coolant flowing through it is warm. That let's a little more air into the throttles than when the bike is warmed up and a little less air (cold start enrichment) when the coolant is cool. You can watch it to make sure it moves as the bike warms up.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of engineering goes into this stuff, interesting to see how it works.
@brianhaygood183 3 жыл бұрын
At 5:06, those plates block off the Air Induction System (AIS), which is an emissions control device that injects air into the exhaust pipes to make sure leftover fuel is burned. The stock configuration has inlets there with hoses that extend to a solenoid that opens to allow filtered air from the airbox in through where those plates are mounted. There is a lot more room to work on top of the engine with those hoses and solenoid removed.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, pretty common modification to remove it and install those plates. Thanks for your information and thanks for watching.
@kyore789 Жыл бұрын
I need to do that
@brandons9536 3 жыл бұрын
A great video & hope all is well! Just a quick question, do you know how many miles were on the bike when you checked the clearance?
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I really can’t remember, I think it had about 30k or something.
@layth912_ 3 жыл бұрын
These videos were a life saver! I adjusted the valves on my 05 R6 and now when I turn the key I hear the fuel pump but nothing on the dash turns on nor the horn, battery is testing at 12.3 Volts. Any suggestions?
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Layth Bukhari interesting issue, well if it worked before you did the work then start in the area you were working on. I have been known to not plug things back in. Good luck and let me know what you find. Thanks for watching.
@azdesertdog 5 жыл бұрын
Does this have one of those weird exhaust servo thingys? Have you pulled the header? Could there be a piece of crap between the header and the cat? Just a thought.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
azdesertdog surprisingly, no exhaust servo on this bike even though I believe Yamaha was the first to run an exhaust servo (EXUP?) on their bikes.
@bananabread6638 4 жыл бұрын
check you cam chain tensioner its either loose or broken most likely (per the rattling noise at idle)
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Grant Emmett you gotta watch the next couple videos!
@royceblackstock6422 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following ur video as a guide on my r6 because I needed to do a valve adjustment(bought it used). I have a question about the valve clearance tho. My valves are all way to tight so I can’t even get the smallest feeler gauge in there to get a measurement. Do u have any recommendations on what to do, or should I just write -0 for the measurement and then remove the cams and everything
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Rice Rocket if they are all tight, I would suggest rechecking your work. I don’t think I have ever seen an engine with every valve tight. But yes, if you get one so tight that a feeler gauge won’t fit, you just have to remove the cam, pull the shim and install a smaller one and check again. Good luck
@royceblackstock6422 4 жыл бұрын
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures Ya that’s a good idea, I’m going to check them all again and see if I maybe missed something or maybe had it slightly off of top dead center. I appreciate the help and the quick response👍🏻
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Rice Rocket good luck, take your time and you will get it!
@justinspeck1105 4 жыл бұрын
HOWWWWW did you get those 4 bolts that are hidden holding the valve cover on?! I'm pulling my hair out trying
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Speck sometimes you just gotta sit down and enjoy a cold beverage, relax and then get back at it in a calm mood. It would be awesome if it was all easy, but it’s not! Take your time, you got this buddy!
@stanstefanov3315 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you get to the bottom of the problem? Have the exact same thing on my r1. Thanks
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Stan Stefanov yes, I made a few additional videos which you can find on my channel....but the short story is bad main bearings and rod bearings
@stanstefanov3315 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply. Really appreciate it.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Stan Stefanov I wish you good luck.
@marlonterbio 4 жыл бұрын
im 100% sure its the timing chain guide. you found a gold stuff inside.. its part of the amber colored plastic of the guide.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Coron Moto good guess, but you might want to watch the follow on videos. 100% would mean that you would put money on it....
@marlonterbio 4 жыл бұрын
omg.. you have tons of videos. great work! already subscribed.. will binge watch all of your videos. haha
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Coron Moto hope you find a few of them helpful. I cover a lot of different things, thanks for watching.
@jayk10304 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me all parts/gaskets/fluids needed? I bought mine used (17k) and she’s bout ready I assume. Thank you so much
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
For what, valve check? Shouldn’t need anything….maybe a cam chain tensioner gasket and some sealant
@jayk10304 2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures for the actual adjustment
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
@@jayk10304 yeah, like I said you can likely get away without needing anything. If I’m planning a check/adjustment I usually do it during a regular maintenance time so I do oil change and also maybe coolant change as well…just makes sense if they have not been done.
@tom535 5 жыл бұрын
How about using a broom stick,, to try to pin point the noise.. are something stick like..
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Tom smales I have a mechanic stethoscope, I made a video using it but I accidentally deleted half of it! It wasn’t conclusive using it...
@tom535 5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures all ok I'm sure you will find out what it is,, it is just going to make you work for it..
@brandons9536 3 жыл бұрын
Put the end of a screwdriver around the area you hear the noise and use that to listen through! Been around some old school mechanics that have taught me alot.
@alansterling3481 5 жыл бұрын
If the bike leaves the garage the noise will be gone.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Alan sterling it already has a fairly loud exhaust, perhaps the prior owner decided that was the way to fix it?
@alansterling3481 5 жыл бұрын
I know of someone that can quilt up a really good noise quilt if that would help.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Alan sterling hiding the noise won’t fix the noise. 😂
@alansterling3481 5 жыл бұрын
you don't hear it when it is fixed so by extension if you don't hear it, it must be fixed as well. Get logical bro!
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Alan sterling I’m glad I have you to show me the way. 😀
@Matt-nq4du 3 жыл бұрын
I'm calling it, rod bearings
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Well there are a few more videos so you can see for yourself! 😀
@Matt-nq4du 3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures I see it was a main, close!
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
@@Matt-nq4du yeah, I was sure hoping it was something easier! Turned out to be ok in the end.
@kennethemichael Жыл бұрын
How many miles did this engine have on it?
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Жыл бұрын
I think it was around 30k?
@kennethemichael Жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures nice that they were all still in spec. Thanks for the video
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Жыл бұрын
@@kennethemichael yeah, engine had some other issues but the top end was good
@bluezuke860 5 жыл бұрын
What year is this R6?
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Young Blue 2005, sorry if I didn’t mention that. 2003-2005 R6 and 2006-2009 R6S should all be the same.
@bluezuke860 5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Thanks bud, was searching for 2012. Cheers
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
@@bluezuke860 I imagine the procedure is not going to be much different, but possibly the clearance required may be.
@bluezuke860 5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures correct the process is the same but the clearance may differ in the later models.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
@@bluezuke860 I was just thinking I should look it up, because I have an FZ6 which I believe is based off the newer engine but that thing only has a few thousand miles on it. I like that Yamaha has valve checks set at 26k miles.
@thewitchertales 2 жыл бұрын
automatic chain tensioner replace it with a manual one.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea, but that wasn’t the issue!
@manoomunicnent1773 3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be easier to just drop the engine out of the bike?
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I have a video removing the engine. If you want to do that for a valve clearance check, I won’t stop you! 😀. Thanks for watching.
@manoomunicnent1773 3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures I was thinking more for the actual servicing of the shims.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
@@manoomunicnent1773 it’s a minor pain in the back side, but overall it’s not terrible. Removing the engine is a big job.
@racing563 5 ай бұрын
BEHHH
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 ай бұрын
Sure....
@charlesbrown1622 2 жыл бұрын
Show me
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
I thought that’s what a video does? Did you need more information?
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