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Bradders:
Adjusted the tappets on my 400/4 today for the first time. What a fiddly pain in the neck job! Any tips for making it easier? 

Alexrayz:
Hey there!

Yeah it sucks. I tried with tools provided with the honda kit and other regular square wrenches and what not but it still sucked.

Personally I went with a gizmo that does both the hex socket for the counter nut and the square socket for the screw. They fit together so you can really keep one hand free and really do fine adjustments without turning the damn counter nut.

You can find something like I got on Amazon with the keywords « tappet adjustment tool Â» The one I got costs 8.98£ from bjebndd. I’d share a link but not sure that’s allowed.

If others have tips I’m listening too!


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Bradders:
Thanks for your reply Alexrayz. I gave up on the two rear ones near the carbs, I just couldn’t undo the nut with my spanner’s. How often do you guys do them, it says every 1,500 miles in the manual?

Alexrayz:
Well I hope your back is okay!

I just listen to what the manual says yeah


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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Bradders on June 22, 2024, 07:31:31 PM ---Adjusted the tappets on my 400/4 today for the first time. What a fiddly pain in the neck job! Any tips for making it easier?

--- End quote ---

Always fiddly first time - that's why I like hydraulic car tappets.

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