Re: Valve Adjustments

[Karl Johnson <karl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Two feelers are definitely handy. I took two sets and combined them so 
the ones I'd need would be duplicated. Here it is in action:
<http://members.macconnect.com/users/k/karl/gifs/bmwfeelers2.jpg>

I found the most disagreeable part of adjusting the valves was dealing 
with the little rubber timing hole plug. I found a replacement which 
has worked well for me:
<http://members.macconnect.com/users/k/karl/bmwTimingPlug.html>

Karl
'94 R11RS

On Jan 29, 2004, at 3:17 PM, Greg wrote:

> only trick is to use TWO feeler guages.  the fork will deflect as you
> tighten the adjusters, and therefore the reason for using 2 feelers at 
> the
> same time.  with a bit of practice, this dosen't take too long to do.
>
> gt
> or

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