Adjusting valves.

[Porkie]

How difficult is the valve adjustment procedure on the 2013 Xciting 500 I ABS? Is it 'screw and locknut' or shim over/ under bucket. When is the first inspection/ adjustment called for?

I am in the process of buying The Xciting 500, with 3,300 miles but I'm not sure at this point about what maintenance need to be done.

Thanks!

Sam:)

[sissy mary]

It is screw adj. I have 48,000 miles on my 07, and have never touched my valves! Runs great.

[bongoman]

I had almost 37,000 on my '07 when I sold it. Had engine checked and valves were perfect. Also, I only run premium Top-tier gasoline.

[speedee86]

i have a 2012 xc500. valve adjustment check is called for at 16,000 miles. i would imagine it is the same. i think the only thing that changed form 2012-2013 in the body style a bit. engine is the same i believe.

[Porkie]

Yeah it's 16,000 on my 2013 too.

I just wondered how hard it is to get all of the Tupperware off?

Screw and locknut is fantastic.

Sam:)

[speedee86]

Yeah it's 16,000 on my 2013 too.

I just wondered how hard it is to get all of the Tupperware off?

Screw and locknut is fantastic.

Sam:)

that one i am not sure in. there might even be and access port for it like there is for the spark plug. i bought mine with an extended warranty so i take it to a shop nearby or the dealer so that if anything breaks, i have all the service records. let us know though as we all are im sure interested on how it all comes apart