Got my Recon tagged today!

Goodwood · 10-06-2021, 06:38 PM

Pretty easy, zero problems in Florida. It's ready to terrorize the streets and more, not really. Any central Florida riders hit me up! I know my way around a dirtbike(although it's been years).

Already swapped handlebars. Next to jet it a bit, but mostly just ride it around slow as it is!

Bruces · 10-06-2021, 07:45 PM

Your valves are too tight .

Goodwood · 10-07-2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruces

Your valves are too tight .

From what I've read on this forum you may be right! I did watch a few vids on the subject and received my amazon order with the valve adjusting tool/feeler gauge today. Is the spark plug a must replace? It's easy and cheap enough. TIA

braindead0 · 10-07-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwood

From what I've read on this forum you may be right! I did watch a few vids on the subject and received my amazon order with the valve adjusting tool/feeler gauge today. Is the spark plug a must replace? It's easy and cheap enough. TIA

I'd replace it.. you'll want to remove to do the valves, and 'technically' your supposed to replace the gasket when you remove/reinstall plug... that said I've been reusing gaskets for decades without issue. If the spark plug is a knock-off, I'd recommend keeping a replacement and tools on the bike just in case.

Definitely get them valves done, it's a fairly easy job...take your time and double check work.

Spins · 10-09-2021, 02:32 PM

Congrats!, I’d replace the plug when you get a chance. I’ve ran on the Torch brand plug before with no issues. I actually am right now. I do have a NGK in the tool box for it though. I usually keep the torch as a backup on the bike.
I definitely second doing the valves and then change the oil after a 20-30 miles.

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Goodwood Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 7	Got my Recon tagged today! Pretty easy, zero problems in Florida. It's ready to terrorize the streets and more, not really. Any central Florida riders hit me up! I know my way around a dirtbike(although it's been years). Already swapped handlebars. Next to jet it a bit, but mostly just ride it around slow as it is!
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10-09-2021, 02:32 PM	#5
Spins Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 287	Congrats!, I’d replace the plug when you get a chance. I’ve ran on the Torch brand plug before with no issues. I actually am right now. I do have a NGK in the tool box for it though. I usually keep the torch as a backup on the bike. I definitely second doing the valves and then change the oil after a 20-30 miles. __________________ 2019 Z 400 2020 Tan Recon 2021 KLX 300 2022 GPX FSE 450R
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10-06-2021, 07:45 PM	#2
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,580	Your valves are too tight .
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