ZXR250 Valve clearances

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  1. Frankster

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    Hi All,

    Does anyone have the special tool (part no. 57001-241) for doing the valves on a ZXR250? As usual, they're expensive from Kawasaki.

    Ta
     

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    normal valve spring compressor should do.
     
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    Could you make one from a 'G' clamp with the ends welded to it?
    Have seen those round bar type clamps at a tool shop somewhere, maybe Bunnings.
     
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    That's cheaper than buying a G clamp, then you having to modify it.
     
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    Do you need to do the valve clearances with a valve spring compressor? or put that another way...you need a valve spring compressor to do the valve clearances-HUH?
     
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    No, that tool is for removing the valve spring retainers so you can remove the springs and valves to remachine the seating surfaces.
    I just bought one too. Decided that I have struggled enough over the years with home made stuff, and at that price will pay for itself with the next engine I do (not to mention the skinned knuckles).
     
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    As I thought - valve clearances thread title had me all confused...
     
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    Sorry chaps. So, what I need to do valve clearances is what Kiffsta has?
     
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    What brand would you recommend? I'm on the hunt of purchasing a set soon.
     
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    the valve spring compressor would only be used if the cylinder head is off, I don't think I've ever had to remove a cylinder head in my life to do valve clearances...
     
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    You're right Rossco. Thread title is misleading...my fault.

    I do have the head off one engine and I want to do the valve clearances on another, so all good.
     
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