Honda XL125V Varadero Tappets - needs info!

[chrisjpartrid...]

Over a month ago I fitted a second hand engine to a 52 plate Varadero 125 and got it going, however then the snow and misery hit and it's only today I've had it on the road for the first time.

Though the bike has to be one of the eaiest bikes I've ever ridden it feels down on power, even for a 125.

The engine sounds a little rattly up top so I'm wanting to check the valve clearances but I can't find the gaps anywhere!

Can any one please help?

Also any other info is appreciated.

[P.]

You want the actual clearances?

Valve clearance (intake): 0,15 +/- 0,02
Valve clearance (exhaust): 0,24 +/- 0,02

Or if you want to know HOW to do them..

That manual says from a cold engine, remove the rocker cover, you should see your valves in there.
On your engine casing are removable "plugs" (screwed in to the left side of the casing) Put a 17mm socket and rotate until your cam is in the correct position to do the intake then, do same for exhaust.

Then rotate your engine fully to make sure your not going to damage to the bike you turn it back on.

Thats a rough guide from the manual sitting on my desk Friend still hasnt picked it up.

[chrisjpartrid...]

Thanks mate - just needed the clearances, should have said!

I'll get to it in the morning. Once that's done I can have a go at ballancing the carbs too (as they are off the old engine so are probably way out) and hopefully all should be well.

Feels good to have a project that actually works for a change - Wish my CB125TD-C had gone this smoothly!!

[kingsknight]

why did it need its engine replacing?
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TS50 (sold) NS125F (sold) NSR125R-K (write off after 2 crashes) CG125 (nicked) XR125L-3 (Sold )-: ) DR125SM '11 (sold yay) XL125V '12 (In love with this bike) XT600E '04 (fun on the dirt)

[P.]

[chrisjpartrid...]

The engine was changed as (I assume) it'd been run dry of oil.

When I collected the bike it'd hardly run and had pretty much nothing in the sump.
Seemed easier just to swap it for a low milage lump... So I did!

Stranged thing is that it came with a receipt for over £500's worth of work being completed by a Honda main dealer 6 weeks beforehand with lists many things including an MOT, chain/sprokets, tyre and some repairs... but no service!!

Never will understand some people!

[chrisjpartrid...]

[kingsknight]

I love the fact that the XR125 is aircooled
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TS50 (sold) NS125F (sold) NSR125R-K (write off after 2 crashes) CG125 (nicked) XR125L-3 (Sold )-: ) DR125SM '11 (sold yay) XL125V '12 (In love with this bike) XT600E '04 (fun on the dirt)