Kawasaki KZ 1000 shim tool

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Re: Kawasaki KZ 1000 shim tool

01 Mar 2016 01:14
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I used table knife to make valve tool. It took probably 10-20 min.
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Re: Kawasaki KZ 1000 shim tool

01 Mar 2016 16:18
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Nessism wrote:
Kapahulu wrote: Zip ties work for me, I guess I'm cheaper than Plummen.

Lots of guys on the GS Resources swear by the zip tie method. Personally I use the tool but it's hard to argue with success.

members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/i...lve_tool_zip_tie.pdf
Is there a chance of bending a valve head doing that? Especially with higher pressure spring rates, or even stock...??? I am nervous of this trick.... but not done it.
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