BHB's First XR600R + Winter Rebuild

[Brauhausbier]

Originally Posted by TourPros

dont want to sound like a DICK here but did you double check as you were cranking around with the sight cover off to get to top dead center that you were on the respective valves you were adjusting ? If they are too tight the bike will have everything but will be releasing compression on the wrong stroke through the exhaust valves. Try setting your exhaust valves loose and try and start it.

Thanks TourPros. We'll try that for sure tomorrow. That was my exact concern all Monday evening. Thanks for the invite out to HR I'm looking forward to it