Suzuki Quadrunner 160 Adjustments

[GTX-Racer]

I recently purchased a 1998 Suzuki Quadrunner 160.  It is very clean and in good condition for it's age.  I am rebuilding the carburetor and looking to do some maintenance.

 

I am going to change the oil, which is simple enough, but after reading the manual there are many adjustments that are needed when the oil is drained.  Does anyone have any advice on the valve clearance or clutch adjustments?  Both require the oil to be drained and the engine at top-dead-center.  Anything else that I should do while it is in this configuration?

[Gwbarm]

Valve clearances on the 160 intake .003 exhaust .004, there is a range where you can run them tighter, but i prefer these settings.

[GTX-Racer]

Thanks!  I plan on adjusting them this weekend when I pull the front fender.

[Gwbarm]

I check mine quite regularly and they very rarely need adjusting, but its a good to check, especially on a machine you know very little about or how its been treated. Good luck!

[GTX-Racer]

Is it possible to check the valve clearance without removing the front fender?

[Gwbarm]

It is possible to check the valve clearance without removing, you have to get your body low enough to see under the fender, definately easier with them removed.