I didn't think this would work but I stand corrected... You saved me time and money on my GS500. Thank you for this tip!
@adventuregang1
Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm on my GS500. Shim bucket didn't want to rotate shim slot was under the depressor tool. This method solved the problem.
@michaeljohnson-li5nn
2 жыл бұрын
I used this process to change out the shims on my 1978 Kawasaki Z1000 (KZ1000 to you guys in the USA). It worked perfectly, just rotate the cam and let the lobe depress the valve, then using the plug hole as access, simply slide the cable tie onto the ‘top’ of the open valve. Rotate the engine and the valve closes onto the cable tie, but most importantly the valve cannot fully seat home, the tie wrap keeps it slightly open. The shim can then be swapped out, it helps to use a pair of tweezers or a magnetic pick to removal of the shim. The only negative with this process is when trying to remove the shim it can stick to the bucket. Just use a small screwdriver or pick in the shim bucket slot to carefully lever out the shim. Removing all the spark plugs makes it much easier to rotate the engine. With this process practice makes perfect, I can swap out and replace a shim in about 2 minutes.
@adep6189
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott B that's a nice clear explanation of how the zip tie or cable tie as we say here in UK ,😎 is used to do this job . Many thanks 👍
@honky13333
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Going to give this a try!!
@mechanicforlife9468
5 жыл бұрын
Good info! Thank you.
@ZombiePotatoSalad
4 жыл бұрын
Does it work on all the valves, both intake and exhaust? Can I access both sides from the same hole? I have a 1980 GS550, and it may need the valve shims replaced. The tool won't get here until May 11th at least, but I do have an abundance of zip ties.
@cowboyup3371
4 жыл бұрын
Yes the process works the same for both sides of each cylinder and from the same spark plug hole. It also doesn’t matter the year or model of your GS as long as it’s a shim and bucket and not the 16v with the adjusters.
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