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Tappet adjustment tool
mike the bike:
I made something similar to the CX500 bloke, using a square drive screw and a 1/4" hex drive 3mm drill bit. I removed the drill bit from the hex drive and soldered the screw head in it. It works a treat.
Chris400F:
I decided to get one of these tools, but where from?
DS list it but aren't expecting stock until 8th April so I consulted Mr Google.
That came up with a company called Kramp (http://www.kramp.com/shop-gb/en) who supply agricultural equipment and have branches/agents nationwide.
I got in touch with a local one and now have the part, cost £4.68 inc VAT (DS price £3.90 inc VAT but plus delivery, when they have it).
So if anyone else needs one that could be an option to try.
Laverda Dave:
The cheap part suggested by Trigger is a godsend. Cheap, cheerful and does the job perfectly.
flatfour:
I have the DS tappet tool that fits the CB500/750. It works well enough, however where there is limited space to work (near to the ignition switch for instance) I still find a spanner and screwdriver easier to use. The other issue that I have with it is that if you turn it flat (or worse still vertical) whilst removing/repositioning it the adjuster falls out from the body. As well as this being inconvenient, it is quite heavy and would probably mark any other part that it fell onto.
Overall it has its uses, although I wouldn't go out of my way to buy another.
Chris400F:
--- Quote from: Laverda120 on March 31, 2017, 07:31:08 AM ---The cheap part suggested by Trigger is a godsend. Cheap, cheerful and does the job perfectly.
--- End quote ---
I take it you are referring to this, which I had probably seen but had forgotten about:
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My square drill is blunt so I can't modify a nail ;)
What is the metal part - is a square cutout a 'standard' head of some sort?
Now I have the tool I'll try it and see how I get on.
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