KTM 950/990 Valve Adjustment


 

In this section we cover the procedure for checking and adjusting the valves on the LC8 engines. There is a guide for the beginner, the more experienced and one specific to the 990 engine.

Beginnner Guide Advanced tweeker guide

A Beginner's Guide

 

Experienced Valve Tweaker Guide

 

 

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