2002 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic "valves" Questions

need to know what to set valves at on a 2002yamaha v-star 1100 I use a standard setting of .003" on the intake valve, and .005" on the exhaust valve. Works really well 99% of the time.

intake valve bent, what is the cause? This can be caused by incorrect valve timing, incorrect tappet clearance, where the valve hits the top of the piston. Hydrolocking can do it also. Very unusual ...

I drove my '99 roadstar about 75 miles. stopped and then started it again. A few blocks down the road it started acting like it was out of gas and died. It's not out of gas Are you certain? ...