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November 14th, 2010, 01:24 PM
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[Valves] What's the Tappet Locknut Size?
I read through the valve adjustment diy. it's not in there.
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November 14th, 2010, 03:33 PM
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Also, should i replace the head gasket too before re-installing the cylinder head back on?
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November 14th, 2010, 08:36 PM
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No tappet locknut.... those are only the pre-gen bikes. The new ones use bucket and shims. I got a nice set of hot-cams shims off ebay for ~$30 or so.... I have every size and will probably never have to buy another shim as long as I own the bike. I recommend getting a kit like this, instead of ordering individual shims.
There is no need to replace the gasket. It is rubber, and meant to be reused. Happy shimming!
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November 14th, 2010, 10:05 PM
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Good to hear about the gasket. Saved me some money.
What size shims (diameter) did you order? According to this site (http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/hot...imkits_748.htm), it's 7.48mm for the EX250. But on HotCams website (http://www.hotcamsinc.com/default.aspx), I can't find a listing for 2010 EX250 in the drop down selection. |
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November 14th, 2010, 10:25 PM
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The kit I got was the bigger package, listed for $80 on that first site. It comes with three of each size, rather than five, and came in 2 of those nice plastic cases. Based on the shims I pulled out of mine, and the packages they list on the cycle buy page, I would say go with HC-7270295 (2.70mm-2.95mm). That will save you $40, and was exactly the high and low sizes I needed. However, if you want to be darn sure you don't have to make another order with a job half done, it MAY be worth an extra $40 to spring for the big kit..... totally up to you. Of course ebay might work for you too... Maybe something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOTCA...Q5fAccessories I just searched for "Hot Cams 7.48." I think I remembered incorectly.... I probably paid more along the lines of what is on ebay now.
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