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    Valve spring removal tool, 1982 GS1100E?

    What are you guys using to remove the valve springs on the 4valve 1100?
    My auto tool is too awkward, I wasn't sure if anyone found a smaller one that works easier.
    TIA
    2016 Ducati 1299s
    1989 BMW K100RS
    1982 GS1100E-current build
    1980 GS1000E-sold
    1982 GS1100L-sold
    1982 CX500-sold

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    1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
    1983 GS 1100 G
    2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
    2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
    1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

    I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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      #3
      The top three links on that page are dead.
      Last edited by RustyTank; 02-23-2021, 08:27 PM.
      Ryan

      1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
      1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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        #4
        Originally posted by winmag4582001 View Post
        What are you guys using to remove the valve springs on the 4valve 1100?
        My auto tool is too awkward, I wasn't sure if anyone found a smaller one that works easier.
        TIA
        I have a two valve per cylinder head so I'm not sure this is worth your time, but I use a giant C clamp, PVC pipe, and a magnetic wand. Maybe this sort of set up wouldn't work on the four valve bikes, I don't know. And, this set up is also a little awkward.

        Last edited by RustyTank; 02-24-2021, 10:43 AM.
        Ryan

        1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
        1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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          #5
          ^^yes, I made very very similar for my 4 valve gsx400( that has screw-type tappets.).. with aluminum pipe . Looks like yours has a pad between clamp and pipe piece which I should do too, as it can be a bit slippery lining up the bits.

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            #6
            hammer and socket
            GSX1300R NT650 XV535

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              #7
              I found a decent valve spring compressor for under 20$ on ebay for small engines.It goes from 16mm-30mm diameter springs..Works well on several different sized heads..
              sigpic 82 gs1100ez 1168 Wiseco,Web .348 Cams,Falicon Sprockets,Star Racing Ported Head,1mm o/s Stainless Valves,APE Springs,Bronze Guides,etc.APE Billet Tensioner,36CV Carbs,Stage 3 Dynojet,Plenum w/K&N filter,Trued,Welded,Balanced,Crank w/Katana rods & Billet left end, FBG backcut trans, VHR HD Clutch basket,APE nut,VHR High volume oil pump gears,1150 Oil cooler,V&H Megaphone header w/Competition baffle,Dyna S,Coils,Wires,etc.Other misc.mods.

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                #8
                Originally posted by gs11ezrydr View Post
                I found a decent valve spring compressor for under 20$ on ebay for small engines.It goes from 16mm-30mm diameter springs..Works well on several different sized heads..
                I ended up getting the small engine one off of Amazon. Worked well.
                Got the head at the machine shop for a cleaning then I'll reassemble it.
                Going to reseal the whole motor before I reinstall it. Upgrading the ignition and electrical on the bike.
                2016 Ducati 1299s
                1989 BMW K100RS
                1982 GS1100E-current build
                1980 GS1000E-sold
                1982 GS1100L-sold
                1982 CX500-sold

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by winmag4582001 View Post
                  I ended up getting the small engine one off of Amazon. Worked well.
                  Got the head at the machine shop for a cleaning then I'll reassemble it.
                  Going to reseal the whole motor before I reinstall it. Upgrading the ignition and electrical on the bike.
                  Would be nice of you to drop a link to the one you bought on Amazon for all of us. Thanks.
                  Ryan

                  1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
                  1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by RustyTank View Post
                    I have a two valve per cylinder head so I'm not sure this is worth your time, but I use a giant C clamp, PVC pipe, and a magnetic wand. Maybe this sort of set up wouldn't work on the four valve bikes, I don't know. And, this set up is also a little awkward.

                    I did exactly like this, with a Harbor Freight big C-Clamp and PVC pipe. All my engines. My 24-Valve CBX head, my two
                    16-valve CB-F, 8-valve GS1000, my step-kids Nissan 240-SX and numerous other motorcycle heads..

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by RustyTank View Post
                      Would be nice of you to drop a link to the one you bought on Amazon for all of us. Thanks.


                      Worked well and wasn't too awkward.
                      2016 Ducati 1299s
                      1989 BMW K100RS
                      1982 GS1100E-current build
                      1980 GS1000E-sold
                      1982 GS1100L-sold
                      1982 CX500-sold

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by winmag4582001 View Post
                        https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

                        Worked well and wasn't too awkward.
                        Yup. That'll get the job done. Thanks for droppin the link. Glad you got what you needed.
                        Ryan

                        1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
                        1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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