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    Valve clearance adjustment on gsx400L

    hey guys,

    i have a newly acquired 1982 (i think) GSX400L. I'm looking into adjusting the valve clearances and need help since i'm a real newb with engines. The manual says that i should "slacken each locknut concerned and turn the adjuster until the correct setting is obtained. Hold the adjuster still and tighten the locknut."

    I really dont know what it is referring to when it says locknut or adjuster. would really appreciate some help with this

    Thanks!
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    Check this out, might want to bookmark Mr BassCliff's site it's a great place for all kinds of useful info.
    http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/


    Sounds like you have the 16 valve motor so the link you're looking for is on the right side of the page, the 8 valve is on the left side of the page.
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      #3
      excellent thanks, i've had that site bookmarked but for some reason I thought there wasn't anything on valves haha :/ also a weird quirk, the 16 valve guide is in-fact right for my engine but its a 8 valve motor....

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        #4
        Greetings and Salutations!!

        Hi Mr. Gunn,

        You'll have to forgive my math. The "8-valve" and "16-valve" terms are referring to 4 cylinder engines. You have a "4 valve per cylinder" engine and would use the same basic procedure as the 16-valve engines. My bike has 2 valves per cylinder, shim over bucket valve adjustments. The 4 valve per cylinder motors use locknut adjustments. Now let me say "Howdy!" and give you a cordial welcome ....

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