Adj. Valves

[Dad48423]

I'm looking for ideas for ways or non-oem tools to change valve shims on a K75. The BMW tools are a bit pricey.

[BeemerMike]

I'm looking for ideas for ways or non-oem tools to change valve shims on a K75. The BMW tools are a bit pricey.

I do valve adjustments on my K75S WITH the two BMW factory tools. I can't imagine how you could EASILY do it without the factory tools, but I would certainly be interested to see if somebody knows a way.

[nh7robmw]

I think the IBMWR tech pages have a page with some tools that you can make at home for this. Includes a template, too.

Just google "IBMWR K-bike Tech" and go from there.

[98lee]

Here you go. This guy has made quality valve adjust tools. They are the same as the factory BMW ones except the don't have the big plastic handle. They work PERFECT and are VERY reasonably priced.





Hi Lee
Yes, I have BMW "K" engine Valve Adj tools available for the 2 valve "K" engine.
The 2 Pieces are made from 3/16” Laser cut steel. Working contours are identical to factory tools. Tools are new. Tools come w/ instruction sheet.
$27 S/H included.
Clutch pilots for K's are available also. New, from steel
$18 S/H included.
“Pay Pal” to Polepenhollow, Cashiers Checks, Money Orders and Personal Checks accepted.
I ship as soon as Pay Pal is posted or the check arrives.

Thanks, Good Luck and Good Riding.
Kenneth Lively
318 S Hart St
Palatine Il 60067

polepenhollow@yahoo.com
847-561-8555




Hope that helps you out.



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[nh7robmw]

Just curious, Lee---what is a clutch pilot, please?

The tools sound like a great deal. Thanks for letting us know about them.

[98lee]

It's a shaft with different diameters on it that is used to line up the clutch disc while you are tightening down the pressure plate. You would only need it if you were ever removing and replacing the clutch or the rear main seal on the engine.

The valve tool is something that you could use 4 or 5 times over 100,000 miles and save $2-300 each time in dealer labor costs. Not bad for a $27 tool.


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[PHMarvin]

Hi, All,
I'll add my 2 cents here. I have and have used the tools I bought from Ken Lively. The tools work well. If you are using the tools, it means you need to change one or more shims. You will probably need a micrometer to measure the shim you are removing, as I've never removed one and been able to read the size originally etched onto it. And you need to know the size of the shim you removed so you know what size you need to replace it with.

[98lee]

Hi, All,
I'll add my 2 cents here. I have and have used the tools I bought from Ken Lively. The tools work well. If you are using the tools, it means you need to change one or more shims. You will probably need a micrometer to measure the shim you are removing, as I've never removed one and been able to read the size originally etched onto it. And you need to know the size of the shim you removed so you know what size you need to replace it with.

Buy an electronic caliper from Harbor Freight to measure the shims for around $15 and a set of feeler gauges to measure the clearance (don't remember if HF carries them).

The electronic calipers read in inches and mm and will convert measurements at the press of a button so you don't have to do any math to convert when you order the shims.


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