Scadigan Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 So i bought my 06 450 in 07 brand new and it has always ran perfect never had any problems with it always started 1st or 2nd kick. Iv always kept up with changing the oil and keeping everything in good condition. But a few months ago out of no where it started taking me about 20 kicks to get it started and every time iv started it since it seems to be getting harder and harder to start and its at the point now where it wont start at all unless i push start it. It seems to run fine once i get it started but it doesn't like to idle. I'm not sure if that's part of the problem or if i just have the idle screw turned down to much because iv honestly not even checked that yet. Iv looked up online and i guess a lot of people are saying it's most likely the valves or something but everyone else seems to have a different problem than i do so im not really sure what to think. Any ideas? Only upgrades iv done to the bike are slip on exhaust and jetted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Definitely sounds like it needs the valves adjusted. They tighten up over time and cause the exact symptoms your having. Have you ever adjusted them? If so, how many hrs has it been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scadigan Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Iv never adjusted them before. My bike always ran good so i figured i might as well leave it be and not touch anything until i need to lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Oh wow. Hahaa You need a valve adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scadigan Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Ok thanks a lot. But which valves is it i need to adjust the intake or exhaust? Or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguys75 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Ok thanks a lot. But which valves is it i need to adjust the intake or exhaust? Or both? both always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scadigan Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Alright thanks a lot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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