Triumphrat

KD5QOQ · 08-13-2007, 10:00 AM

I have the Haynes manual which doesn't outline the procedure for valve adjustment using the shim installation tool.
I'm not to crazy about pulling the cams so I'll drop the cash for the tool.
Can someone point me in the direction of instructions for using the tool?
It seems to me that the tool will be a valve compressor of sorts so the bucket can be removed from under the cam lobe. Am I right on that?

Rhinoe · 08-13-2007, 01:17 PM

I used the instructions found on this site:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/valves/

I found them to be very helpful.

- Ryan

KD5QOQ · 08-13-2007, 01:48 PM

Very nice! Thank you, Sir!

stevesrs · 08-13-2007, 06:18 PM

I checked the valves on my TBS (12000 mile service) last week using the Triumph tool. Only one inlet shim needed changing.

The webbikeworld article is your friend.

Just like to add that the valve cover is a pig to remove (and replace), I removed the front two coils to give a bit more room to move the cam cover, also remove the cam cover bolt seals before you try to remove it, I spent hours searching for one that dropped onto the garage floor and hid itself under a rag.

I also found it easier to turn the engine over using the nut on the end of the crank rather than trying to turn the engine over by placing the bike in top gear and nudging the rear wheel round. Didn't need a new gasket as it came off in one peice with the engine cover, although I had one just in case.

Finally, I found it easier to smear a thin coat of silicone in the vicinity of the cam cutouts in the head by first replacing the cam cover, then lifting the cover with a couple of wedges, which gives enough clearance to apply a smear of sealant in the cam cutouts and surrounding area, if you apply it before trying to replace the cam cover you will end up with goo everywhere but where you want it

Have fun!

rickj · 08-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Not to be a d***k but check the search (I'm assuming it's operational) I only say this cause there have been several real recent valve adjust threads. Mine even started with the article rhinoe cited!! You might even find them by checking a few pages of topics on this forum. Most find the adjust is not as bad as thought. I got the tool and am glad!

jimmyj900 · 08-13-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KD5QOQ

It seems to me that the tool will be a valve compressor of sorts so the bucket can be removed from under the cam lobe. Am I right on that?

The tool bolts to the upper cam bearings and there are a pair of arms that contact the edge of the shim bucket. Tightening the screws at the top of the arms forces the bucket down so that there's space between the base circle of the cam and the bucket to remove the shim.

So you're half right.

A couple of tips:
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DO NOT rotate the cam with the tool installed.
DO NOT loosen or remove the tool without having a shim installed in the bucket.

Jim

Rhinoe · 08-14-2007, 01:13 AM

Yo Jimbo,

I forgot to mention that you can find the tool you need from other places than Triumph. There are instructions somewhere on this site that you can follow to build your own - very inexpensively. I went another route and bought one that somebody (Can't remember name/website/price) makes and sells online. It cost much less than the Triumph tool and worked great for me. Like Rick said, do a search and you will most likely find the information I have forgotten, plus many more golden nuggets of information.

- Ryan

WoodsieIII · 08-14-2007, 03:16 AM

The toold is listed on Bike bandit for $77 usd.

KD5QOQ · 08-14-2007, 07:46 AM

Thanx Fellas, all good info!
Whatever happened to the "WIKI" stuff (I think it was called WIKI)?
As I recall there were drawings on there to fabricate the shim tool.

gregp · 08-14-2007, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodsieIII

The toold is listed on Bike bandit for $77 usd.

I have seen some on e-bay for ~$40 usd. I do not know if they were oem type, though.