Tappet adjuster size
05-30-2017, 04:09 PM
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Tappet adjuster size
So I plan to buy this tool to ease my valve adjustment but what size should I get?
Motion Pro - 08-0582 - 3mm Sq. Tappet Adjuster Tool with 8mm Socket Wrench | eBay
Motion Pro - 08-0582 - 3mm Sq. Tappet Adjuster Tool with 8mm Socket Wrench | eBay
05-30-2017, 10:44 PM
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So I plan to buy this tool to ease my valve adjustment but what size should I get?
Motion Pro - 08-0582 - 3mm Sq. Tappet Adjuster Tool with 8mm Socket Wrench | eBay
Motion Pro - 08-0582 - 3mm Sq. Tappet Adjuster Tool with 8mm Socket Wrench | eBay
if you know that and your asking for use on some other bike, then yes, the Motion Pro tappet adjuster works well, I have several in different sizes.
05-31-2017, 07:04 AM
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Not the same kit. It was a Wiseco. Same deal though.
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05-31-2017, 03:55 PM
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If buying new, order a Hot Cams 9.48 mm shim kit from Amazon and be done with it.
05-31-2017, 03:57 PM
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But I have never NEEDED an OEM 1/2 size shim to get valves into spec.. Wanted yes....needed no.
05-31-2017, 07:03 PM
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So Erik where am I getting the used kits? Post a link if you can.
So I found the hot cams kit then the hot cams refill kit on ebay. Whats the diff?
So I found the hot cams kit then the hot cams refill kit on ebay. Whats the diff?
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06-01-2017, 06:56 AM
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Little different for me as I don't have a bike waiting on them so I just search once a week or so and if one pops up I buy it.
Folks buy the kits, use one once, sell the bike and then later find the kit in the garage and sell it.
Hot cams refill kit is a 5pk of one shim size to "refill" main kit when you use up a single size.
The full kit comes with 3 of each size which works out 99% of the time..but occasionally, you will need 4 same size shims I think I can remember that happen only once in the last 20 years or so.
Another option is to see of a local shop or dealer will "swap" shims with you.. You bring in a 2.05 and they swap you a 2.00 or something.
That is a hit or miss deal...... I might do it, if it did not zero balance me on the size you needed, but Im not going to give up my last 2 size XX.
I have also swapped at a small price...like the refill price.... per shim.
So you need a 1.89, 2.00, 2.10 2.05 shims...and am down to 1 of each... Id give them to you but ask for $22, the cost of ordering a refill package of each of those shim sizes.
06-01-2017, 07:02 AM
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