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Offline Octarine

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What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« on: April 14, 2013, 10:21:43 AM »
I have a pretty good selection of metric tools but I noticed that the clutch needs a 30mm socket. My set goes to 27mm so there's one I need. I'm ordering the shim bucket tools as I cant find any to borrow in Chicago. Anything else that is out of the ordinary? I'm also getting metric feeler gauges since its easier to just work in metric.
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Offline cy7878

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Re: What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 12:14:02 PM »
I'm sure you already know, but I found out the spark plug is an 18mm or 11/16 socket, which I didn't have.
I ordered my valve adjustment tool from Ken along with the clutch centering tool, which is unnecessary but nice to have.
I don't know why, but the brake bleed nipple nut is not a metric size.  Although an adjustable wrench worked, it wasn't as tight as I would liked.

Along the way, I had to buy a seal puller and a rear main seal drift, which I may later offer it up for people to borrow.
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Offline 2000rsv

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Re: What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 09:26:51 PM »
Stop by Ken in Palatine, IL.  He has the shim tool in stock (he had them made).  Picked one up last week.

Do a search for his complete name and phone number.

Edit>> Found it in the Lieberry

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,2276.msg12385.html#msg12385

Kenneth Lively
318 S Hart St
Palatine IL 60067

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Offline Octarine

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Re: What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2013, 09:29:45 AM »
I ordered Kens tools but wasnt given the option of picking it :(

Sucks as I am anxious to finish the mechanical work.

I did get to borrow Steve at Motoworks' shim tool to measure. Ive got the replacement shims all set to go but he needed the tool back so I will have to wait.

BTW, Motoworks service is the Best! They are lucky to have Steve S in the service dept.
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Re: What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2013, 07:49:02 PM »
I don't know why, but the brake bleed nipple nut is not a metric size.  Although an adjustable wrench worked, it wasn't as tight as I would liked.

11 mm is the correct size, or ~ 7/16¨.
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Offline cy7878

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Re: What unusual tools are needed for the K100?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2013, 10:25:33 PM »
I don't know why, but the brake bleed nipple nut is not a metric size.  Although an adjustable wrench worked, it wasn't as tight as I would liked.

11 mm is the correct size, or ~ 7/16¨.


Thanks for that info.  I lost my 10mm wrench.  This gives me the incentive to get a set that will have both.
Chuck

San Diego
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