2004-2016 + CRF450X (R,L) valve check and adjustment

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The CRF450X I just purchased had issues with being hard to start, backfiring and difficult to set the idle correctly. Time for a valve check and adjustment. This will be the same process for model years 2004-2016, and possibly upto the newer models as well. Also covers the 250. for both bikes it is the same whether it's an X,R or an L. HOWEVER, attain and consult a shop manual for YOUR SPECIFIC BIKE for the proper clearance values and torque specs.

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