Checking The Valve Lifters; Installing The Valves - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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Valve spring free length
Free length (intake)
35.59 mm (1.40 in)
Limit
33.81 mm (1.33 in)
Free length (exhaust)
35.59 mm (1.40 in)
Limit
33.81 mm (1.33 in)
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
G
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
1. Installed length
Intake
91.2–104.9 N (9.3–10.7 kg,
20.5–23.6 lb) at 30.4 mm (1.2 in)
Exhaust
91.2–104.9 N (9.3–10.7 kg,
20.5–23.6 lb) at 30.4 mm (1.2 in)
3. Measure:
Valve spring tilt "a"
G
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
Spring tilt limit
Spring tilt (intake)
2.5 °/1.6 mm
Spring tilt (exhaust)
2.5 °/1.6 mm
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
EAS24320

CHECKING THE VALVE LIFTERS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valve lifters.
1. Check:
Valve lifter
G
Damage/scratches → Replace the valve lift-
ers and cylinder head.
EAS24340

INSTALLING THE VALVES

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
Valve stem end
G
(with an oil stone)
2. Lubricate:
Valve stem "1"
G
Valve stem seal "2"
G
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide oil
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