Checking The Valve Springs; Checking The Valve Lifters; Installing The Valves - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE VALVE SPRINGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
• Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
Free length (intake)
40.22 mm (1.58 in)
Limit
38.21 mm (1.50 in)
Free length (exhaust)
40.22 mm (1.58 in)
Limit
38.21 mm (1.50 in)
2. Measure:
• Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
Installed compression spring
force (intake)
192.00–220.00 N (19.58–22.43
kgf, 43.16–49.46 lbf)
Installed compression spring
force (exhaust)
192.00–220.00 N (19.58–22.43
kgf, 43.16–49.46 lbf)
Installed length (intake)
32.00 mm (1.26 in)
Installed length (exhaust)
32.00 mm (1.26 in)
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
b. Installed length
3. Measure:
• Valve spring tilt "a"
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
Spring tilt (intake)
2.5°/1.8 mm (2.5°/0.07 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust)
2.5°/1.8 mm (2.5°/0.07 in)
EAS24320

CHECKING THE VALVE LIFTERS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valve lifters.
1. Check:
• Valve lifter
Damage/scratches → Replace the valve lift-
ers and cylinder head.
EAS24340

INSTALLING THE VALVES

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
• Valve stem end
(with an oil stone)
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