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Good news! I fixed the problem with the knocking/ticking in my XL250R's head. She is now purring right along like a Honda should.
Apparently, I did the valve adjustment at Top Dead Center on the Exhaust stroke instead of the TDC on the Compression stroke.
By adjusting on the Exhaust, it threw all the tappet settings way off and left the rockers extremely loose.
I feel kind of foolish for making that mistake, but in my defense, this is the very first time I have ever adjusted valves on a motorcycle. I might try ThrillBilly's process next time.
However, I am filled with pride in attempting to work on my new bike. Despite making the mistake in the process, I read, researched, asked questions, and fixed the problem myself. So, now I have a more intimate relationship with my little Honda.
On to the next things: new battery, tires, and getting it back on the street.
Apparently, I did the valve adjustment at Top Dead Center on the Exhaust stroke instead of the TDC on the Compression stroke.
By adjusting on the Exhaust, it threw all the tappet settings way off and left the rockers extremely loose.
I feel kind of foolish for making that mistake, but in my defense, this is the very first time I have ever adjusted valves on a motorcycle. I might try ThrillBilly's process next time.
However, I am filled with pride in attempting to work on my new bike. Despite making the mistake in the process, I read, researched, asked questions, and fixed the problem myself. So, now I have a more intimate relationship with my little Honda.
On to the next things: new battery, tires, and getting it back on the street.