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Reddit mentions of Motion Pro 08-0073 Tappet Tool Set
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Motion Pro 08-0073 Tappet Tool Set. Here are the top ones.
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- Heat treated and chrome plated for durability
- Interchange adjusters and wrenches for nine different combinations
- Fits most motorcycles and ATVs with screw type tappet adjusters
- Fits any screw-type tappet adjuster with 8 millimeter , 9 millimeter or 10 millimeter adjusting nut combined with either a 3 millimeter , 4 millimeter , square or straight screwdriver type adjusting screw
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Silver |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 7.3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | September 2012 |
| Size | Fits most motorcycles and ATVs |
| Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
| Width | 4.7 Inches |
This is very important. All shops will keep the scooter overnight in order to let it cool.
I picked up a set of these tools, they make it so much easier to do:
http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0073-Tappet-Tool/dp/B000JP31T8
BTW, at 8000 miles, you're slightly overdue for your 1st valve adjustment, if you haven't already done one.
On the EX500 a valve adjustment is relatively easy- the only parts you should need to buy are a couple of O-rings for the coolant pipes that go into the cylinder head. The cam cover gasket should be reusable, and don't put a shitload of RTV on it, just a dab on the bottom of each half-moon that covers the ends of the cams, if you insist on using any.
The valves are screw and locknut so all you will need is a 10mm box end wrench, a screwdriver, and a set of feeler gauges. You can buy a valve adjusting tool set like the Motion Pro 08-0073 set if you want but it's not strictly necessary. Buy a service manual, the genuine Kawasaki one is the best. You can usually get them on ebay for pretty cheap, and paper is definitely best for the workshop.
These guys make the job way easier. The outer wrench loosens and tightens the lock-nut while the inner flat-head makes the adjustment. $25 well spent (even though Motion Pro's stuff isn't heirloom grade).
http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0073-Tappet-Tool/dp/B000JP31T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368246057&sr=8-1&keywords=tappet