sorry for all the novice questions but, i was wondering why the end of the valve adjuster on the two exhaust valves are not pointed in to the center of the valve.just seemed like the back intake were more centered. Is this how it should be or do i have somthing bent or warped? thank u for your time.
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Mister Mellow
Big Dreams, Thin Wallet
Can you post a pic? Others will correct me if I'm wrong, but the adjuster screws are tangent to the arc of the circumference of the end of the rocker arm. Imagine being able to rotate a rocker 360º - the adjuster screw axis will change its angle accordingly.
Whether the adjuster screw should be in line with the valve stem when the valve is closed, I can't answer. But the angle in relation to the valve will change as the rocker position changes.
Whether the adjuster screw should be in line with the valve stem when the valve is closed, I can't answer. But the angle in relation to the valve will change as the rocker position changes.
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Bjorn
XS650 Addict
I think its because the end of the adjuster actually follows a circular motion, although it only moves a few mm. So the when the tappet goes down it should move towards the center of the valve stem.
Bjorn
XS650 Addict
Haha you beat me to it 
Yes, they do set a bit off from center and the intakes are different from the exhaust. Just the way they are.
Leo
Leo
Offset rockers are pretty common. On some bikes, this offset even rotates the valve a little each time it opens and closes. This can make them last longer as they're not always closing on the same spot.
If you've done mods and not re-jetted, there's a good chance you're running lean. Read the carb guide in the tech section. That explains all about jetting and gives symptoms of running lean.
If you've done mods and not re-jetted, there's a good chance you're running lean. Read the carb guide in the tech section. That explains all about jetting and gives symptoms of running lean.
