Whats the perfect angled feeler gauge set for x-lite valve checks?

[Aaron8]

I have straight-blade gauges that are not ideal for this cyl head. Anyone know of a good solution?

 

[Jack]

I bought individual gauges from Road Rider (motorcycle store). These were about 4" long with the each end a different size (.002" .003"). I think the tools were from Motion Pro. Here's a link: http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0052/

 

[Jack]

Here's a better picture: http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0392/
Good to know your valve specs before going to the store. Good luck.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

Those MP feelers are great to verify things are correct-and are better suited for tappet adjustment types. But for shims if they are out of adjustment, you then want to find out what the actual measured gap is. Like say .005 or .010 so you know how much adjustment to make or exactly how far they are out.

So I just use a straight set and bend them as needed. They make bent sets too but aren't at right angles and aren't as ridged as the motion pro's.

 

[Aaron8]

But for shims if they are out of adjustment, you then want to find out what the actual measured gap is.

Exactly. I need a whole set. I bend the crap out of my straight ones when I measure the gap. I fear I'm measuring gap and bend. Do you mean you crease the gauges, permanently angling them?

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

Exactly. I need a whole set. I bend the crap out of my straight ones when I measure the gap. I fear I'm measuring gap and bend. Do you mean you crease the gauges, permanently angling them?

Yes, I bend a crease in basically. they make them with 45' bends though

 

[jmetteer]

I have straight-blade gauges that are not ideal for this cyl head. Anyone know of a good solution?

These are the ones I prefer, Kastar 1620. I have the motion pro ones also and really prefer this set.

Later,

 

[MontyCarlo]

I picked up a set of "go / no go" feeler gauges and, like, HuskyInWI, bent them to fit. They take a lot of the guesswork out of calculating the gap.

 

[waserman]

I've also got a the motion pro and several others that I use. The motion pros are good for a quick check for being within tolerance(min-max), but to tell just what you need I use both Brown and Sharpe, and Starrett feeler gauges. I'm also working on an 09 which may be a little differant than what's in the newer models valve area.

 

[JasonfromMN]

Yes, I bend a crease in basically. they make them with 45' bends though

I have a set of angled ones and a set of straight ones. I bend the straight ones to the angle I need as well and the others don't Get used.