Lifter tool ?

silver · Post by **silver** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:30 am

I'm about read to try checking/adjusting the valves on my YZF1000. I have the HotCams kit. Do I need a special tool to life the lifters off the springs ?

gtlewis · Post by **gtlewis** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:41 am

Silver, if you mean lift the buckets to get at the shims, I use a strong magnet to pickup the bucket and it brings the shim with it. You shouldn't end up dropping a shim and loosing one?....

I use a magnet out of an old computer hard disk. Cost nothing and works really well. I also make a spread sheet up and document all the sizes and chenges. Then second time around your half way there?...

Just my 2c

Tony

silver · Post by **silver** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:13 am

Thanks Tony, that's exactly what I was thinking.

Post by **FZRDude** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:33 am

Use an Egg Flat to hold your parts.