special tool for compressing the buckets ?

[kevinwcarr]

Where can i buy this tool to adjust my valves on my 1983 gs 850?

[doctorgonzo]

Where can i buy this tool to adjust my valves on my 1983 gs 850?

Z1 has it. Many of us use what's called the "zip tie" method, which will cost you 6 bucks for a bag of zip ties unless you have some lying around. Just search for it.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. kevinwcarr,

Please feel free to stop by my website and download a manual for your bike.

You want this tool. Just click the picture and buy.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[kevinwcarr]

Thanks guys.

[Zook]

Gee...I wonder if one of the many shock spring tools I have will work.....

[TheCafeKid]

Z1 has it. Many of us use what's called the "zip tie" method, which will cost you 6 bucks for a bag of zip ties unless you have some lying around. Just search for it.

This works well, and ive used it after revising my understanding of how it was gone about. The one thing i would stress is that you use NEW zip ties, not dried out crackly ones that might break and end up in your cylinders. Dont ask me how I know this...

[seuadr]

This works well, and ive used it after revising my understanding of how it was gone about. The one thing i would stress is that you use NEW zip ties, not dried out crackly ones that might break and end up in your cylinders. Dont ask me how I know this...

is this like the setup for jokes on old 50's standup? :audience yells: how do you know that, josh?!

[Steve]

Trust me, I heard him all the way over at my house.

We have since used the zip-tie method a couple of times with great success. As he mentioned, though, use a new, rather pliable zip-tie, and be sure to tape it together just above the 45-degree bend at the end. This helps keep the crease at the end and will also keep any pieces together if it does happen to get cut.