VALVE SHIM REMOVAL TOOL

[Tassie_Tiger]

I did my valve clearances using a tool made up from drawings obtained from various Triumph forums. The problem was that none of the designs shown on the drawings were correct, and I had to modify several dimensions (hole spacings, leg lengths, rebate sizes, etc.), to make the tool work, and even then I was bending the legs to get them to hold down the buckets.

I then found this great tool on the 'net.

http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/shim_tool.html (http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/shim_tool.html)

It's much better than the Triumph tool, or copies of it, because it's fully adjustable. Also it costs only $49.95, and it was delivered to me in Australia in just a week.

I have no connection with the maker - I just want fellow Triumph owners to be aware of a very well designed and affordable tool that makes it so much easier to do the valve clearances.

Cheers,

[Stretch]

Outstanding!

There's also a link to a valve adjustment worksheet... right handy.

I'll pick one up, thanks.

[TigerTrax]

Comment:
Ken at Mustang Garage does a terrific job at fabricating pieces.

BTW:
He rides a '98 Steamer
Laura rides a '95 Steamer ( It may be the first or one of the first to hit the US)

[Mustang]

Yep we been Tiger Junkies since 1995 .................after years of riding old bonnevilles , Laura saw the then new Tiger and said I want that one ! the rest is history

[curt]

Looks good.
I'm always looking for an excuse for a new tool. Doesn't take much. :)
Next is something for balancing the throttle bodies.....

[Tassie_Tiger]

Hi Curt,

I use the TwinMax to synchronise the throttle bodies.  It's very accurate.  I first used it on my Beemer, but it also does the job on the Tiger.  You just balance cylinder 2 against cylinder 1, then 3 against 1, and then go round again to make sure nothing's changed.

http://www.calamander.co.uk/twinmax/twinmaxmk2.htm (http://www.calamander.co.uk/twinmax/twinmaxmk2.htm)

http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/twinmax.htm (http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/twinmax.htm)

Cheers,

[curt]

Hi Curt,

I use the TwinMax to synchronise the throttle bodies.  It's very accurate.  I first used it on my Beemer, but it also does the job on the Tiger.  You just balance cylinder 2 against cylinder 1, then 3 against 1, and then go round again to make sure nothing's changed.

http://www.calamander.co.uk/twinmax/twinmaxmk2.htm (http://www.calamander.co.uk/twinmax/twinmaxmk2.htm)

http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/twinmax.htm (http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/twinmax.htm)

Cheers,

Looks like the ticket.
I guess the UPS man will be making a couple stops at my house this week.
Thanks Tassie

[blacktiger]

Of course, instead of trying to get one of these tools, you could do what I've just done and remove the cam bearing caps and lift the cam slightly to get at the shims. Doesn't cost a penny.

[iansoady]

I've just received my shim tool from Mustang and am very impressed by the design and quality (not to mention the price especially at current exchange rates).

I was going to do as blacktiger says when I need to adjust the clearances but the tool will make it much quicker & easier.

[wobbly]

:D Just received a Mustang tool in the post from the US, very impressed with the quick service and quality of the tool. Good call guys!

[Mustang]

:D

[zombie]

Got mine too
nice folks and real quick service

[HappyMan]

I've spoken to them and they are great folks.  I'm getting one but since I don't need it for another 10K I thought I'd wait.

[iansoady]

Interesting that somebody paid £65 for one on ebay rather than importing one themselves......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360009695213&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023

Obviously not one of us.

[Mustang]

curious indeed  :shock: cause I'm out there everywhere for $49.95 USD ebay included
they are the original Mustang tool though !
I do em cheap cause I like triumphs and every one should take care of their baby !