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Valve Adjustment
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Just wondering how important getting the valves adjusted is and if there is a way to tell if they need adjusted. Also how much does it usually cost at the dealerships.

Posted by: TRAIL

60.00 here at my dealer to adjust the valves and change oil.

Posted by: gojk

It is easy to do yourself, I can't see paying someone 60 dollars when you can DIY for 10 dollars and about 30-40 min of your time. If you go into the EX Tech section it explains how to change your oil and adjust the valves.

Posted by: RideRed400StYlE

You can tell when they need to be done.. you will here a clicking noise, or like a slight rattle I guess it might sound like. when it is loose enough that you would have to adjust them. Your honda manual comes with the specs for the adjustment I think it is .004 intake and .005 exhaust? It might be the other way around......

Just get a feller gauge and check in FAQ they have an illistrated guide to do it yourself. I had a harder time getting the spark plug out of my 400 than changing the valves