feeler gauges for valve settings

[woody99]

Hi: I have 2009 RT and am getting together the tools to adjust my valve and was wonder where to get the proper feeler gauges for exhaust and intake valves, is it something from BMW or can it be purchased at Auto parts.Thanks Woody

 

[wyman.winn]

Hi: I have 2009 RT and am getting together the tools to adjust my valve and was wonder where to get the proper feeler gauges for exhaust and intake valves, is it something from BMW or can it be purchased at Auto parts.Thanks Woody

beemerboneyard has the tools you need....or just get two feeler gauge sets from an auto parts store

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/wurthoilhead.html

wyman

 

[jimvonbaden]

One set will do!

http://www.jimvonbaden.com/R1200_24K.html





Jim

 

[lkraus]

One set will do!

Jim

+1

Be sure to get a set that's held together with a screw, so you can pull out the individual blades.

 

[Emoto]

I like the feeler gauge sets made by Hornig, available here: http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories.com/Metric-Feeler-Gauge-Set-HOR-21072110.htm

I like these because they are designed as metric from the outset, so they go up in .02mm increments instead of the weird and variable increments on most sets that are marked with standard and metric numbers. Very helpful.

 

[KenDittrick]

I like the feeler gauge sets made by Hornig, available here: http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories.com/Metric-Feeler-Gauge-Set-HOR-21072110.htm

I like these because they are designed as metric from the outset, so they go up in .02mm increments instead of the weird and variable increments on most sets that are marked with standard and metric numbers. Very helpful.

I think I have spied a great Christmas present for myself!

 

[dunc723]

Wunderlich has the four-piece set (two of each size) for $20.

Don't forget you also need the thing to pull the coil off.

Pete

 

[pglaves]

Oh my. Special feeler guages. After I get my special BMW motorcycle feeler guages I will then get my special BMW motorcycle screwdriver.

 

[KenDittrick]

Oh my. Special feeler guages. After I get my special BMW motorcycle feeler guages I will then get my special BMW motorcycle screwdriver.

Nope it is generic, just wanted to have something on my list that was affordable for the kids to get me that I can use. This fits the bill, has 21 metric blades nicely stamped gap sizes with an easy thumbscrew to get them apart into single blades. I also get to do one more maintenance thing that I never have done myself before which is nice.

 

[pglaves]

I like the feeler gauge sets made by Hornig, available here: http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories.com/Metric-Feeler-Gauge-Set-HOR-21072110.htm

I like these because they are designed as metric from the outset, so they go up in .02mm increments instead of the weird and variable increments on most sets that are marked with standard and metric numbers. Very helpful.

Except for one little issue. This set has a .14mm and a .16mm blade, but does not have a .15mm blade which is the intake valve specification on R1100 and R1150 bikes we own. I can get closer with my .006" blade being .1524mm.

 

[Emoto]

Except for one little issue. This set has a .14mm and a .16mm blade, but does not have a .15mm blade which is the intake valve specification on R1100 and R1150 bikes we own. I can get closer with my .006" blade being .1524mm.

Well, not all sets are going to be best for all engines. I was very happy using them with my wethead.

 

[deilenberger]

Oh my. Special feeler guages. After I get my special BMW motorcycle feeler guages I will then get my special BMW motorcycle screwdriver.

Paul - time to contact the mothership.. your bike was shipped with a special BMW motorcycle screwdriver. It's sitting there all lonely in the minimalist current model toolkits (and.. and.. AND... A N D . . . the blade reverses in the handle giving you Philips and flat screwdrivers all in one tool - and there is a T25 Torx bit that also plugs into it. A virtual toolbox in a single tool!)

BTW - that isn't THAT far fetched - if you ever wrenched on Japanese bikes from the 70's you'd find that the metric philips heads used (made out of solidified cheese) WERE a slightly different shape then a US philips bit. Combined with the soft metal, this was a recipe for learning how to remove stripped-head bolts.

 

[Omega Man]

BTW - that isn't THAT far fetched - if you ever wrenched on Japanese bikes from the 70's you'd find that the metric philips heads used (made out of solidified cheese) WERE a slightly different shape then a US philips bit. Combined with the soft metal, this was a recipe for learning how to remove stripped-head bolts.

I still have the impact driver that I rode my bicycle to purchase so I could work on my Honda(s).

Kinda a "must have" even nowadays.
OM

 

[henzilla]

Still have the one I bought with my paper route money to break apart my first Honda 90 as well...and still sees use, especially on old Hondas


But back to the feeler gauges, I use the color coded ones 'cause I can't read the little a$$ numbers on my many loose ones w/out my glasses, which I can't find half the time. TEHO

 

[wyman.winn]

Paul - time to contact the mothership.. your bike was shipped with a special BMW motorcycle screwdriver. It's sitting there all lonely in the minimalist current model toolkits (and.. and.. AND... A N D . . . the blade reverses in the handle giving you Philips and flat screwdrivers all in one tool - and there is a T25 Torx bit that also plugs into it. A virtual toolbox in a single tool!)

BTW - that isn't THAT far fetched - if you ever wrenched on Japanese bikes from the 70's you'd find that the metric philips heads used (made out of solidified cheese) WERE a slightly different shape then a US philips bit. Combined with the soft metal, this was a recipe for learning how to remove stripped-head bolts.

the Japanese bikes STILL use JIS fasteners....you can buy JIS screwdrivers at McMaster-Carr.....

and i ALWAYS thought any reasonable shade tree motorcycle mechanic had an impact driver for the "cheesy" fasteners......

 

[jimvonbaden]

I still have the impact driver that I rode my bicycle to purchase so I could work on my Honda(s).

Kinda a "must have" even nowadays.
OM

I recently discovered an impact driver for these screws, and it works way easier!



Jim

 

[mschack]

Hi: I have 2009 RT and am getting together the tools to adjust my valve and was wonder where to get the proper feeler gauges for exhaust and intake valves, is it something from BMW or can it be purchased at Auto parts.Thanks Woody

I purchased a set from eBay, came with two for each side, out of Germany, about $30 Canadian.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111589731422 or look for this in your eBay search "FEELER GAUGE SET (2 x 0,15 / 2 x 0,30) BMW R1150RT R1200RT ".

 

[jayjay]

I recently discovered an impact driver for these screws, and it works way easier!

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Jim

Well, just to prove that I belong to Wyman's official shade tree mechanic club, I have two hand impact drivers (not sure when/how that happened), one DeWalt battery one like JVB, and a big ass air impact driver that has absolutely no use on a motorcycle other than loosening up the bolt that holds the top of the front strut shaft.

And if none of those work - I have an old airhead fork tube that I use as a long cheater bar. If those won't bust loose the nut, I'll cut it off with a Dremel tool.

JayJay