Got a direct link to the items webpage?Do I really need the Honda, part #07908-ke90100, valve adjust wrench to adjust the valves on my Shadow Aero 750?
Sorry to keep you hanging I really shoulda said I'm not sure now I've seen it. Someone should be able to say better than me though.Yep, that's it. Is it necessary?
Improvisation w tools is something I do alot. Haven't tried adjusting valves yet but I sat if it works without damaging anything go for it.I just used needle nose pliers to hold the top.
Improvisation w tools is something I do alot. Haven't tried adjusting valves yet but I sat if it works without damaging anything go for it.
I asked about the tool at the local dealer and they suggested just using the pliers to save buying the tool. They said it would work just fine and it did.
Oh man Ron, I can't recall off hand. I mic'd the nut once I pulled the valve cover and then just used the Dremel to gently Nick it to shape. I want to say it was 5mm, but don't quote me, haha.That little home made tool is just what I was looking for.
Can you tell me the size of the slot you cut in the wrench, so I can get it done before I tear things down. Thanks
Ron
OK Thanks KaBob, and Aced It. I think I this is going to be pretty easy to do. This is going to be a nice afternoon project.Oh man Ron, I can't recall off hand. I mic'd the nut once I pulled the valve cover and then just used the Dremel to gently Nick it to shape. I want to say it was 5mm, but don't quote me, haha.
I looked back in my thread My Road to Bob and found that it was actually 4mm: Linky to post in thread - http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/72-technical-discussion/110790-my-road-rod-29.html#post1308066OK Thanks KaBob, and Aced It. I think I this is going to be pretty easy to do. This is going to be a nice afternoon project.
Ron
Yup tool # 8 is it. I went into my tool bag and I have that #8 tool. I also found the same slot cut into the shock spanner.There's a tool in the factory toolkit that has a slot in the handle that fits the top of the valve! (perfectly).
My bike with the factory toolkit for VT750DCB has it, and I just used it!
try Servicehonda, for your model, mine's Honda 05 Vt750DCB tools #8
Try this link: Service Honda
8 99001-08000 SPANNER, 8 $2.39
Your exact model (taken from the frame lable) should have one too - very reasonably priced too...
It doesnt quite look like the pic in this thread, but sorta similar.
It looks like a small 8mm wrench with a slot in the flat handle that fits over the valve stem....
It comes in handy and fits!