Valve shims

rickysnicker wrote:

I agree, it should not be.  I'm getting to the point where it would almost be easier to remove the camshafts so that I would not have to do battle with them as well.

Only a thought but are you sure the tool you are using to hold the bucket down isn't fouling the shim (this would make them impossible to remove ??)

Cra-z1 wrote:

If you can pop the shim up and it will not  come out more than likely the bucket is not down far enough to allow the shim to be removed. I personally use the Kawasaki tool but you do need to careful on which way to turn the cams. Im assuming you have a z1900?

I have a 2000 KZ1000P.  I am only turning the cams clockwise, unless absolutely necessary to go backwards.  I have had to a couple of times, but have checked the cam timing several times so far and if I am reading the manual correctly, the ignition timing and cam timing are still in sync.  When I am done, hopefully soon, then I will post pictures of the timing marks so that those of you who are way more knowledgeable than me, can confirm the timing marks are correct.

Wookie58 wrote:

rickysnicker wrote:

I agree, it should not be.  I'm getting to the point where it would almost be easier to remove the camshafts so that I would not have to do battle with them as well.

Only a thought but are you sure the tool you are using to hold the bucket down isn't fouling the shim (this would make them impossible to remove ??)
 

Almost positive, but I will check again.  It is a bit of trick to get that cut out tool, the one that holds the bucket down, to line up without any interference.