XR & XL Valve Setting Specifications - Under Construction.

Compiled by justxr.com and the members of the xr mailing list.

Read Before Using Clearances:
All the following clearances are correct to the best of our collective knowledge, but we assume no responsibility for their use.  They should be double checked against a genuine workshop manual or your local dealer.  Please report any perceived discrepancies.  It is also important that you know what you are doing as incorrect valve clearances could cause major engine malfunctions.


Model Year/s Intake Gap Exhaust Gap Information Source
XR650L  ???? to ???? 0.10mm / 0.004in. 0.12mm / 0.005in. Clymer Manual M339
XR600R 1988 to 2000 0.10mm / 0.004in. 0.12mm / 0.005in. Clymer Manual M339
XR600R 1985 to 1987 0.10mm / 0.004in. 0.12mm / 0.005in. Haynes & Clymer M339
. . . . .
XL600R 1983 to final year.?? 0.05mm / 0.002 inch 0.10mm / 0.004 inch Haynes & Clymer M339





XR500R 1983 to 1984 . . .
XR500 19__ to 1982 . . .
. . . . .
XR400R 1996 to 2001 0.10 +/- 0.02mm
0.004 +/- 0.0008in		 0.12  ( +/- 0.02mm)
0.005 ( +/- 0.0008in)		 Honda Service Manual (61KCY05), 1996-2001 XR400R & Honda service manual '96 to '97.
. . . . .
XR350R 1983 to 1984 0.05 mm 0.08 Factory Manual
. . . . .
XR250R 1996 to 2001 0.10 +/- 0.02 mm
0.004 +/- 0.001in		 0.12 +/- 0.02 mm
0.005 +/- 0.001in		 1996 - 2001 XR250R according to the Honda service manual
XR250R 19__ to 1995 . . .
XR250R 1984 to 1985 0.05 mm (0.002 in) 0.08 mm (0.003 in) Honda Shop Manual XR200R/250R '84-'85 (61KK001)
XR200R RFVC Model 1984 to 1985 0.05 mm (0.002 in) 0.08 mm (0.003 in) Honda Shop Manual XR200R/250R '84-'85 (61KK001)
XR200  (?R?) 1981 to1983 0.05mm  / 0.002in 0.08mm / 0.003in 81/83 XR200 Honda Shop Manual
. . . . .
XL / XR 75 to 100
 1975 to 1997
 0.05mm (0.002 in.)
 0.05mm (0.002 in.)
 Clymer service/repair/maintenance manual via Ron R.






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