Topic: is there an easy way to check valve clearances

[Scott]

Hello
I have a CB750 72.  I want to check the valve clearances but it looks like a pain in the arse.  Do you guys just bend the end of the feeler gauge and try to get in there or can you lift the valve cover and get to them that way or just leave it until the engine comes out one day
Thanks for any tips and help
Scott

[754]

 The .002. And .003 feelers are very flexible they fit in easily..

[dave500]

get a fine wet stone and sort of make a slight ramp both sides of the feeler tip so they slide in easier.

[Dimitri13]

I got a set of .002 and .003 feeler gauges that have a 45 degree bend from the parts unlimited catalog at the local motorcycle shop.

Motion Pro, part #P552, less than $6.00

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Tappet-Feeler-Gauge-002-003-08-0052-Taotao-Roketa-SunL-Kazuma-/180988674961?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a23c40391

[Rigid]

After about 500 times doing it you can estimate very closely by the amount of rattle when tugged on.  As mentioned above, a bent thickness gage, good lighting, and patience.

[MRieck]

I got a set of .002 and .003 feeler gauges that have a 45 degree bend from the parts unlimited catalog at the local motorcycle shop.

Motion Pro, part #P552, less than $6.00

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Tappet-Feeler-Gauge-002-003-08-0052-Taotao-Roketa-SunL-Kazuma-/180988674961?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a23c40391

Those work very well.

[flybox1]

I got a set of .002 and .003 feeler gauges that have a 45 degree bend from the parts unlimited catalog at the local motorcycle shop.

Motion Pro, part #P552, less than $6.00

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Tappet-Feeler-Gauge-002-003-08-0052-Taotao-Roketa-SunL-Kazuma-/180988674961?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a23c40391

Those work very well

+1...and it will last you a many years if you store it protected.

[Scott]

Thanks guys I'll give it one more go with these feeler gauges (modified ) then I'll track down the bent ones
Scott