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I cannot find the TDC tool or the cam chain tool in order to adjust the valves on my RT. Are the tools really necessary? Any others necessary if so?
I cannot find the TDC tool or the cam chain tool in order to adjust the valves on my RT. Are the tools really necessary? Any others necessary if so?
I cannot find the TDC tool or the cam chain tool in order to adjust the valves on my RT. Are the tools really necessary? Any others necessary if so?
Anyone know the BMW OEM part numbers for all four (4) tools?
You need none of those tools for a valve check and adjustment.
Yes, and you DO need the tools to check cam timing.
I got the complete set from Bike Bandit ... for example, https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/detail/bmw/83302327790/b3196338
There are 4 tools in the complete set: the alignment pin, the alignment gauge, the cam chain tensioner, and the tensioner sleeve.
I have checked over 30 cams.
From 3000 miles to 81,000 miles, GS/GSA/RT.
At least 15 of those were out!
And more had the cam postilion sensor off which exhibits as a hard start or even a need for a second push of the start button.
I did 4 at JVB Productions Yearly Tech meeting and 3 were out!
Since I have not even tried to put some kind of degree wheel on the cams to try and figure out how many degrees they are out I have no clue how far or if they are retarded or advanced.
And to be fair the jig is a tight fit it either goes on or not. Some have been slight but others been way off.
I do not think BMW has quality control any longer. Soft cams, bad rear master cylinders, limp mode coming from no where with no warning reason.