hensim valve noise

fastrs2.5 · 07-07-2013, 08:57 PM

i recently picked up a hensim 250cc dual sport. it runs like a champ minus some noisy valves. attached is a video, is this normal? i know there are some threads on here that say noisy valves are just part of the china bike sound

SpudRider · 07-07-2013, 10:53 PM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

If you just acquired the bike, I suggest you check the valve lash; it's not a difficult job.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=977

Weldangrind · 07-07-2013, 11:26 PM

Welcome, PNW'er! I live about 45 minutes North of Bellingham. You live in a beautiful area.

Spud is right, as usual. Setting valves is not difficult. You have the coveted OHC version of the Honda clones.

Trailbikeryder · 07-09-2013, 05:39 PM

@fastrs2.5
Sounds very loud. Does it still have the air filter box?

@Spudrider
THanks for bringing that link up. I might try that one of these days. Too bad the pics are gone.

fastrs2.5 · 07-11-2013, 10:56 AM

so i made an attempt to adjust the valves following guide; its a whole quieter now but i don't know if it right or just better. the bike still runs good. how do i know if its perfect is there a way to tell? i think i did a good job.

Weldangrind · 07-12-2013, 12:45 AM

If the valves were really noisy before, they were too loose. Adjusting them properly would give you a little more power, and probably easier starting.

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fastrs2.5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kitsap wa Posts: 27	hensim valve noise i recently picked up a hensim 250cc dual sport. it runs like a champ minus some noisy valves. attached is a video, is this normal? i know there are some threads on here that say noisy valves are just part of the china bike sound
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07-07-2013, 10:53 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. If you just acquired the bike, I suggest you check the valve lash; it's not a difficult job. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=977 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-07-2013, 11:26 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome, PNW'er! I live about 45 minutes North of Bellingham. You live in a beautiful area. Spud is right, as usual. Setting valves is not difficult. You have the coveted OHC version of the Honda clones. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-09-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	@fastrs2.5 Sounds very loud. Does it still have the air filter box? @Spudrider THanks for bringing that link up. I might try that one of these days. Too bad the pics are gone. __________________ My CB : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZ8q-grmOQ 2012 Skyteam V-Raptor 250 2011 Yamaha Tenere XT 660Z abs 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 500
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07-12-2013, 12:45 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If the valves were really noisy before, they were too loose. Adjusting them properly would give you a little more power, and probably easier starting. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-11-2013, 10:56 AM	#5
fastrs2.5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kitsap wa Posts: 27	so i made an attempt to adjust the valves following guide; its a whole quieter now but i don't know if it right or just better. the bike still runs good. how do i know if its perfect is there a way to tell? i think i did a good job.
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