KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

Lisle Valve Keeper tool

More
14 Sep 2012 06:51 #548597 by 750steve
Lisle Valve Keeper tool was created by 750steve
Has anyone here got & used one? I see they are sold SEPERATELY or in a PAIR . Which one is applicable to our motorcycle application?

07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
15 Sep 2012 00:05 #548776 by elfmagic17
Replied by elfmagic17 on topic Lisle Valve Keeper tool
Yes I bought the same tool from Matco through our dealer as the pair. The one for the smaller valves is the one you will need. It's for like 7mm stems. Worked great with the head already off but should work good with some air in the cylinders with the head on. B)

Kenny Hicks
74 Honda CB550
75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
15 Sep 2012 00:08 #548777 by elfmagic17
Replied by elfmagic17 on topic Lisle Valve Keeper tool
Also I paid over $90 for mine. And invest in a good heavy rubber or dead blow mallet to hit it with it's really hard to just push it with your hands.

Kenny Hicks
74 Honda CB550
75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Sep 2012 11:03 #549858 by LarryC
Replied by LarryC on topic Lisle Valve Keeper tool
For the handful of fasteners that need removing and the cost of the gaskets, there's rarely a good reason to not pull the head if the valve keepers need to be removed.

If it's to replace seals, chances are the valves are all coked up on the port side and need to be removed and cleaned anyway.

If it's for a race bike that valve springs are a worry....that's a bit different.

Larry C.
The following user(s) said Thank You: wireman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
23 Sep 2012 02:16 - 23 Sep 2012 02:18 #550354 by OldSchoolZ
Replied by OldSchoolZ on topic Lisle Valve Keeper tool
magnet to remove and small needle nose and screw driver to install. Im faster like that, than the guy with the 90 dollar tool. :laugh:
Also install all pistons into cylinders with my fingers and rock pistons with tiny screw driver handle.
Did I mention Im oldschool? :woohoo:

Remember, don't work on your bike so much you never ride it.
Last edit: 23 Sep 2012 02:18 by OldSchoolZ.
The following user(s) said Thank You: wireman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.