My valves are ticking, so I see this video and I’m like “this seems good” then when it start I say “Oh damn, it’s one of my favorite KZreadrs! Cameron Niemela!”

Dont get me wrong, this is a good video. But I would love a remake of this video. Knowing how amazing your production skills are now I think you could make this video at least twice as good! Especially with something as frequent and critical as valve adjustments!

@carlosbarragan6729

5 жыл бұрын

or valve replacement. pretty plzzz :)

@brentmack51

4 жыл бұрын

Wow the young grasshopper has come along way. I'm an old timer been turning wrenches since the late 70s but I'm always willing to learn or see a different technique boy knows his way around the screaming eagle

@MP36BRAVO

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% possibly a dual cam valve adjustment haha

@walta23

Жыл бұрын

agreed, and although this video is thourgh it isnt everything i need to know about shimming valves i was hoping for somthing way more involved

Great Video! i love that someone is doing stuff like this, i'm an aspiring young mechanic and these videos have been pricelessly helpful to me, please keep up the good work! Big supporter right here!

@TheTracko78

6 жыл бұрын

Great video super

you explain it better than most mechanics that works for the pros. Good job and keep it coming.

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I appreciate the kind comment.

@draxxes1

9 жыл бұрын

you're welcome. I am actually rebuilding a CRF 150rb engine as we speak. Do you have any videos for the lower end? I'm replacing all the bearings.

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

Ro Cayas Unfortunately I have not done any videos on the bottom end.

@draxxes1

9 жыл бұрын

OneOne9 Creations I will subscribe so I am updated! What I like about your video. You talk slow enough and clear enough that we can actually understand without having to watch it over and over. Your video is clear and up close, LIKE IT SHOULD BE! The last video i watched was of a pro mechanic for kawasaki doing a top end and he was talking fast. His video would show step 1 while hes talking about step 3. His camera was 10 feet away while he's describing how to find top dead center and aligning the marker/arrows which took him 10 minutes by the way. An up close shot would have been worth 1000 words and your video does just that. Thanks again, i will be using your video to check my valve clearance and change shims on my 150 and 450.

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

Ro Cayas Thanks so much for the awesome feedback, it really is great to hear that people find the videos helpful. I hope to do more in the future. I know Rocky Mountain ATV has some great videos on engine rebuilt and assembly.

Thanks! I'm glad these videos are appreciated, a lot of effort goes into them.

Thanks! The tool I was using is an ASV Y-Handle. It has a 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm on it, very handy tool to have.

If you can't get a feeler gauge in, you will have to go down on the shim size until you can get a reading. Then you can follow the procedure in the video to get the correct clearance. Thanks for watching!

That was a great video - well done. Removed a good bit of mystery from the process !

The king of fixing up dirt bikes. 10 years. What a champ!

You measure just the shim, like shown in the video. Thanks for watching!

To be honest, you have the best/most informative videos about motocross on KZread! Your camera actually works, you are informative, and you explain in detail. Keep up the good work!

At last, a tutorial where the camera is on a tripod. Thanks for the vid!

i agree with RC... very detailed and well explained. its rare that i enjoy watching a "how to" vid mainly because people just run through it and dont give any detail. great job man this will be used as a refresher course and "go to" vid when my son and i tackle his 05 crf450r. im sure the basics are the same. thank you

Thanks! I ordered the side plate backgrounds from JJW Designs in WA state.

How to calculate shim sizes(Easy) Formula: A = (B - C) + D A = New Shim Thickness B = Recorded Valve Clearance C = Specified Valve Clearance D = Old Shim Thickness I just did this because i found the video unclear, Hope it helps!

Thank you for thoroughly explaining the way to figure out new shim size. You made it easy to understand.

@jesusislord7254

2 жыл бұрын

I am lost lol

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!

Thank you!

Thank You!

Your vids are awesome and have helped me alot with my 250! Thanks so much for what your doing, keep the videos coming. Subscribed!

@Clint McCaleb Thanks! Glad you liked the video.

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Josh Blockeed You need to hold the crankshaft to remove the cam bolts. Take the round sight cover off as shown in the video and have someone hold the crank with an allen wrench. If that doesn't work, use an impact wrench or use a swift motion to get the bolts loose before the cam has a chance to move. But do not try to jam the cam with anything.

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Josh Blockeed Some heat might help, but you just need to hold the crank from spinning and it will come loose.

Great Video Cameron, i know you recently beat cancer and i have the same cancer you had which is (ALL) or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and i can tell you cancer sucks but i love your videos and they actually have made me a better mechanic when working on my dirtbike so thank you and seeing your cancer video was very inspiring and pushes me to fight too. God Bless🙏🙏

@CameronNiemela

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Riley! All the best to you, praying for you. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help

@recklessriley6

5 жыл бұрын

@@CameronNiemela Keep uploading that's all i ask man, great content!🙏🔥

Thanks for the quick reply and ill be coming here from now on for my questions

Well done. One of the best vids I've seen on this subject. Clear, concise, nice video work with the high speed at the appropriate times. Thank you for creating this.

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! Glad the video is helpful!

@TomGlander

10 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a video like this for my specific bike, a Husky TE511. I suspect things are similar and think shims will be needed on my bike as well. Used to have a CRF450R this would have been applicable to.

Nice. You were born to make a video in youtube, i didn't know you start this youtube long time ago untill i watched this. Thanks

Nice work, very thorough. thanks!

Thanks!

Ok, I understand. No problem, hope the video helped. Thanks

Right on, I've got enough confidence in my understanding to tackle this job myself now. Thanks alot

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching.

You are right except for the exhaust have shims also. The shim sits in the valve spring retainer.

Yes

Thankyou!!! I'm so glad u you do tech lessons I learn alot and I would not be working on my bike if it wasn't for you

Good video. The first time I watched one of these valve adjustment videos I was confused as hell. Now I've seen a few and it finally clicked. I was able to adjust my valves with no problems.

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Glad I could help.

Well done. Good video.

Great video, best one out there!

I ended up ordering the MSR 32 leaf set. Increments of .01mm from .03-.10, then .03mm up until .40mm. From what I could tell, it actually has the exact same gauge thickness as the bike master. Glad we think alike!

this video was alot of help thanks man

Thanks, the Y-handle is a ASV brand.

Great video Cam. Your a winner matey

Great quality!

Thanks for watching!

Hey OneOne9 - Your videos are awesome! Thanks for making and posting them... PLEASE Keep'em coming!

@CameronNiemela

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoy them.

Yes, the procedure will be very similar.

awesome job man!!!!

Seriously good job very informal

Your getting better in front off the CAMERA everytime..man good job..keep up the good work

Nice Tutorial!

otima aula vc é o cara !!!!

Yes, the process will be very similar for a CRF250X.

Thank you so much!!!

Perfect. Not. Lot of BS. Straight to the point

good job , is always !

I bought mine off of eBay. It is a factory Honda manual and can be purchased at most motorcycle shops or online stores.

Yes, that is correct. You do not need to remove the cam or loosen the cam chain tension if you are only checking the clearance.

@EL ES, To be honest, I have no idea. Never had it done before.

Yes, a TRX450 should follow a similar procedure. It sounds like your valves are out of adjustment or carburetor needs tuning.

Thanks bro keep the vids coming....

it sure did thanks for your help, . ride safe .

Great video man, might have to watch the math you did there a couple of times before i order shims from honda. but i really hope this does the trick to help my bike to start normally. it took me a good 7 to 9 minuets of kicking to start it up to adjust the pilot and idle screw when it got warm, only to have the same horrible cold start. i hope this video will be accurate for a 2007 crf r.

well done, great little video

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I would suggest a Bike Master feeler gauge set from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. It goes in .01 increments on the smaller sizes which should work fine.

I would guess that they need to be seated before the intakes open. What cam are you using? Aftermarket?

Yes, I do.

great job. very detailed

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You do a great job explaining your work 💪🏾unlike most videos on KZread 😭

@CameronNiemela

7 жыл бұрын

Much thanks, appreciate you watching the video!

Thank you for this vedio and another works

@CameronNiemela

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It really depends on how often you clean the air filter and how hard the bike is ridden. This bike had 35 hours on it (from new) with the filter being cleaned every ride before the valves went slightly out of spec. If the bike is being trail ridden, the valves will last much longer.

Great video man !

@CameronNiemela

10 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!

This video helped me out a bunch. Ive watched a ton on valve shims, but your the only one who ever explained it to where I could actually undersatnd the shim process...Thanks alot bro....And what is the name of that tri-wrench type deal you used for the seat and side shroud bolts?

Haha this is so funny compaired to your new videos

thanks again.

you are so young in this one sensei!!

Why would the exhaust open before any fuel enters the motor? Any engine allows intake in before the exhaust goes out.

Who else got lost halfway through?

@WillyD1

6 жыл бұрын

Ended The Clan me

@leonctvbikelife6086

5 жыл бұрын

The math got me 👀😂

@callmedaddy6988

4 жыл бұрын

The math got me fucked

@crffilmz7300

4 жыл бұрын

Math butt raped me 🤣🤣

@norincobrocapri46

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone who understood the arithmetic is deluded. It is wrong on so many levels.

If it's all stock then that's just how the valve overlap is supposed to be. Did you get it running good?

Yes, if your bike has a Honda Unicam engine the lobes should be facing towards the rear of the bike at TDC. I don't think the bike would run if the cam was installed backwards. Make sure that you are at TDC. Take the spark plug out and look to see if the piston is at the top of the stroke.

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO CAMERON NIEMELA FOR EXPLAINING. THANK YOU ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Great tutorial video.

Excellent video that mate extremely helpful thanks very much 😁👍

Yes, you can use a caliper to measure them.

You can get the single shims from a dealer or online OEM parts store.

Hey Cameron. Thanks for the vid. I used it to help me do the valves on my bike. It was perfect.

@thelinkinboys11 Yea, it takes a while to get used to it. It's so awkward at first. Haha

Great video man!! I would love to know as much as you do about motors. Im kinda scared opening my motor apart. I have a 2016 kx250f and have not been riding becuase of the valve's😔

@taylorh3930

7 ай бұрын

I'd rather do this then stupid fork seals I hate dealing with forks I've rebuilt motor top and bottom end but I will not fuck with forks

Must have made this video before you had a cordless impact! Great video thanks for posting

u earned a subscriber

You will have to measure the shim with a set of micrometers or calipers to determine the thickness.

Well done. Take out the plug as well to assist in getting engine to TDC. Might be picking up a 2010 CRF250 this spring :D

Thanks. They are actually rings that hold the cam bearings from moving side to side. So yes, technically they are retaining rings.

@hondaxrs85 alright thank u just helped me a ton,ill be adjusting the valves on my dvx400 since it doesn't start...

Hey I love your videos. They're very informative and I was wondering if that Shell Rotela t oil is the oil you use for your 250r, if so do you use it for the engine and the transmission. I just got a 250r and i dont know what oil to get or use?

I'm guessing if everything is stock that is normal. What you mentioned about the backfiring and hard to start is consistent with valves that are out of adjustment. The engine would not run if you there were valve overlap issues. The problem was with the valve adjustment. Also, cam timing is not going to affect the valve overlap.

@munklikescheese9507

6 жыл бұрын

Cameron Niemela ... got an 05 crf450x ... impossible to start when cold but starts and runs great when warm. Gotta continuously crack throttle which leads me to believe it is starving for fuel but would out of alignment valves cause a similar hard starting scenario? No backfire. Dirty carb?

grate vid mate keep up the good work. A++++++

looks like a great tutorial I have to do this on my sons crf soon

@CameronNiemela

8 жыл бұрын

+muddymotos Thanks, glad I could help.

Your a legend

thanks much

It is the same concept, but with dual cams there are a few things you have to do different. But determining the shim size is the same process.

Hey man awesome video, I have a question on how to calculate the new needed shims, Im doing an r6 engine and the spec is between .23-.30 for ex and .13-.20 for in and i have 4 shims that are a bit off of spec, so how do i decide which spec to use in the calculation? would I just use the middle number of each? Thank you.

Thanks

Thankyou

Thanks! There is no way you can calculate the size of the shim you need if you can't get a feeler gauge in. You will have to install a smaller shim until you can get the gauge to go in. Once you have clearance, you can calculate the required shim.