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ibast
Sydney,
Australia
Posts: 43
Daytona 955i (99-01)
10 Apr 2008 02:14 |
I've alway had screw and lock nut bikes, so forgive me if I'm asking a dumb question, but wouldn't it be easier to remove the cam chain tensioner and unbolt the cams to get at the valve shims?
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SprintRSGuy
Calgary,
Canada
Posts: 546
Premier Member
Sprint RS (02-05)
10 Apr 2008 02:47 |
Some people on this forum have said and done exactly that instead of using the special tool.
On the newer models, you have to pull the cams since the shims are under the buckets.
I haven't had to do mine yet but it is about time to check them again.
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Abb
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Netherlands
Posts: 527
Premier Member
Sprint RS (00-01)
10 Apr 2008 14:20 |
My preferred way of swapping shims is have a mate push down the bucket with a big flat blade screwdriver on the edge of the bucket, allowing me to wiggle out the shim. Replacements can be popped in easily. A bit fiddly but quick and easy. YMMV 
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nuquerouge
NorthernGulfOMexico,
USA
Posts: 1,393
Daytona 955i (99-01)
13 Apr 2008 04:52 |
each to their own, but I do like the instant feed back when using the tool of knowing the installed shim has made the tolerance I expected. One roll of the cam and another quick measure. So many ways to skin a cat 
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hammer
tasmania,
Australia
Posts: 6
Daytona T595 (97-98)
14 Apr 2008 01:06 |
hello, i am new to triumph and bikes in general. i have just purchaded a 98 t595 with 48000 km on the clock. with no service history i was a bit worried about the noisy cold starts, could this mean that its time to adjust the timing chain and the valve clearances ??? thanks
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ibast
Sydney,
Australia
Posts: 43
Daytona 955i (99-01)
14 Apr 2008 02:18 |
They do sound like a bit of a tractor up to about about 3000 rpm and when cold, but 48000km is a valve clearance interval I believe.
So it's probably a combination of both.
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hammer
tasmania,
Australia
Posts: 6
Daytona T595 (97-98)
14 Apr 2008 04:31 |
thanks ibast, might have to get them checked. only thing is i talked to a bike shop , triumph dealer and he told me this could cost between 500 and600 .. ??? can i do it myself i wonder ?
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ibast
Sydney,
Australia
Posts: 43
Daytona 955i (99-01)
14 Apr 2008 04:40 |
"$500-600"
Druck me Funk!
That must be the whole 48,000km service surely. In which case it may worth it as you probably get an oil change and fork refresh etc for that too.
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hammer
tasmania,
Australia
Posts: 6
Daytona T595 (97-98)
14 Apr 2008 05:47 |
i think you must be right on that one ,, have to be for a full service,, thats trhe trouble when you get no service history, thanks again. i hav esome pics in my album thing now ,,, i hope,, bit green on this upload stuff,
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