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    Recommendations on best valve spring compressor for GS/KZ engines?

    Can anyone recommend a good valve spring compressor tool that they really like a lot for using on our GS cylinder heads? I may also use whatever set up that I buy on Volkswagen diesel engines and Chevy / GMC truck cylinder heads also, but I wouldn't mind getting something more motorcycle oriented or friendly at least.

    I'm sure Lisle make something nice, but I'm looking for feedback based on people's experiences. This will be my first time shopping for this very useful tool.

    Thank you,

    Chuck in Ohio
    '77 GS750 920cc heavily modded
    '97 Kawasaki KDX220R rugged terrain ripper!
    '99 Kawasaki KDX220R​ rebuild in progress
    '79 GS425stock
    PROJECTS:
    '77 Suzuki PE250 woods racer
    '77 GS550 740cc major mods
    '77 GS400 489cc racer build
    '76 Rickman CR1000 GS1000/1100
    '78 GS1000C/1100

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    I made one like a big c-clamp but adjustable both side, free, just scrap metal.
    I use the press drill for this too, free and very easy to use once your set up is made.
    Marc
    Last edited by kochic; 10-29-2017, 08:31 PM.
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    1978 GS1000C X2
    1978 GS1000E X2
    1979 GS1000S
    1979 gs1000
    1983 gs400e

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      #3
      I got one off eBay in a red box. Works great. Cheap too.
      83 GS1100ES rebuild:

      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170032

      Budget GSXR Conversion:

      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=200563

      New to me bike: 2008 B-KING

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