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Tappet tool

Post by Rattle » Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:41 pm

Is there an alternative to buying a suzuki tappet adjusting tool for my 1000 .Ive adjusted the valve clearances but it was bloody akward useing an adjustable and ring spanners
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Re: Tappet tool

Post by bobster » Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:21 pm

You could try a radiator bleeder key............they have tiny little square keys a bit like the adjusters on the TSCC motors.

or you could use an adjustable and a spanner.............nudge nudge wink wink
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Re: Tappet tool

Post by johnr » Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:35 pm

you can get aftermarket tappet adjusters that use an allen head bolt!
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Re: Tappet tool

Post by sparki » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:45 pm

why not just buy the tool from robinsons? they're literally £3 or £4
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Re: Tappet tool

Post by Rattle » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:16 pm

If there that cheap Ill order one monday
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