Checking your valves every oil change is WAY excessive. If your like me, i change my oil every two to three hard weekends. Thats not enough to check your valves. I do, however agree with the first 20 hours of use. After that maybe every 4-6 months depending on the amount of riding.
Ideally, you should do what the manual says.... 6 months the first time. After that check them every 6 months to 1 year. If they start to get loud, you should at least check them. You will know if they get loud, because the top of the motor will begin to "tick". it sounds like hitting a...
Adjusting the valves is actually quite easy. Just like bberck said you need a feeler gauge set, and a flathead screwdriver, and proper sized wrench, and it's a snap. i don't know the warrior specs off hand, but i have done it on a honda recon many times (same setup). Once you get into the...
i love my X5's! I have been through a really nasty accident with them where i actually bent my frame :'( and rolled the quad a few times :o but they are as straight as an arrow, and comfortable too!!