If you use a magnet to remove the old shims make sure to check if it became magnetized. If so, demagnetize the shim if you ever plan to reuse it or else it will attract metal debris and wear the cam lobe prematurely. Alternatively, you can use needle nose pliers to remove the shims to avoid that possibility. New long form going into this valve adjustment coming soon! Thanks for watching 🤘
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Instructions unclear, I bent my valve
I never thought a hack like this was even possible lol?
Instructions unclear... The zip tie is gone
Calculating the new shims before getting the old one out, that's pure magic. Sorcery.
I’m gonna use this for a Desmo service I don’t care if it doesn’t apply.
I would be scared of putting any bending force on the valve stem
The little hook type tool for the Suzuki GS bikes is only like $20 and is really quick to use. This is definitely a cool trick though.
I was dreading of removing the motor for a valve adjustment This helps a Bunch! Thanks!!
You deserve the Shade tree mechanics award.
"then do math" if I have to do math, it's probably not going to go well lol
Outstanding advice.. thanks for sharing
I sure wish the buckets were this easy to pull out😂
I did the valve adjustment on my Ninja 250R had to remove the cams ....per the manual ! only 2 were out'a spec and my kit (the 2nd one) had several of them so I was in great shape ...of All the bikes I have had in my long life that little ninja 250R was the hardest thing to work on of ALL the bikes I have ever owned but it was the most suprising ! a little 250cc engine that acted like a 650cc of my younger days... but after the 3 time of having to pull the carbs and clean them I said enough is enough ! I sold it.... instead of making the engines easier to work on they have made them so much harder ! super tiny passage ways in the carbs that get plugged up so easy it's not even funny I now own a 2001 XR650L,1977 Triumph Bonnyville 750 and a CSC TT250..... ones that are older so they are easier to work on !
Wish there was a way to do something like this with the new style buckets
Dang Honda giving my bike shim under bucket XD
Haha woah. I’m gonna try that next time
Great video great knowledge. 📡🇺🇸👽
If I remember this in 8,000 more miles I'll try it
Only one expensive tool left!!! I better hurry!!!
Perfect instruction for me! I got an old kz at home. I probably need this some day