Tight valve symptoms?

[979roadrunner]

You don't have to remove the cams -- this ain't one of those primitive Kawasakis...


The proper tool is less than $20 from several sources. Here's one:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1696

Once you know what shims you need, Z1 is also a good source for shims. There's also a shim club somewhere around here, or perhaps there's someone in your area with a shim kit.

There's also a horrific ghetto zip-tie method of propping open the valves that some people swear by. Search around and look for Basscliff's illustrated instructions.

Hah! My Kawsaki was even more primitive...and easier. Used a threaded tip in the rocker with a locknut, just like an old OHV Chevy with solid lifters. No shims, no buckets, no sweat. (EX500)