Motorcycle valve spring compressor: which one?

[Guest]

Hi!

I'd like to get a motorcycle valve spring compressor that is suitable for GS1100/1150 and also for GSXR750/1100.

I've been looking at item 330440410877 and wondered if it could do the job.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...l1313&_nkw=330440410877&_sacat=&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

What do you think?

Thanks!

 

[kochic]

Hi,N.
This tool look small, 4 5/8 between the jaw.A gs valve is around 3.5''.
if you have a pressdrill you can remove or install the keeper with it.
marc

 

[Steve]

Look on BassCliff's site, you will find a video that I made, showing how I made my own compressor with some PVC pipe and a $12 C-clamp. Different size PVC or steel pipe can be used for the adapters.

However, if you can get one as cheap as the one in the link, GO FOR IT.

.

 

[gearhead13]

Look on BassCliff's site, you will find a video that I made, showing how I made my own compressor with some PVC pipe and a $12 C-clamp. Different size PVC or steel pipe can be used for the adapters.

However, if you can get one as cheap as the one in the link, GO FOR IT.

.

Looks quite easy on the two valve compared to a 4 valve. I usually have to place the keepers with one hand while holding the clamp in place with the other. I am going to look for an 8" c-clamp, the 6" isnt really big enough.

 

[gearhead13]

Hi!

I'd like to get a motorcycle valve spring compressor that is suitable for GS1100/1150 and also for GSXR750/1100.

I've been looking at item 330440410877 and wondered if it could do the job.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...l1313&_nkw=330440410877&_sacat=&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

What do you think?

Thanks!

I checked all the posted dimensions of it and confirmed it would work, so I bought one. I will let you know how it works
BTW: thanks for the find. He has more listed.

 

[Guest]

I checked all the posted dimensions of it and confirmed it would work, so I bought one. I will let you know how it works
BTW: thanks for the find. He has more listed.

No problem LOL!
After seeing that you had checked the dimensions, I pulled the trigger on this one:
Item Item number:170527083509
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-CAR-VALVE-SPRING-COMPRESSOR-TOOL-/170527083509
I think that these are probably the same ... just different cases.

 

[Guest]

Look on BassCliff's site, you will find a video that I made, showing how I made my own compressor with some PVC pipe and a $12 C-clamp. Different size PVC or steel pipe can be used for the adapters.

I had seen your video and thought that it was pretty darn cool.

However, if you can get one as cheap as the one in the link, GO FOR IT. .

Exactly what I thought ... and pulled the trigger on a very similar one (probably the exact same tool).
Thanks!

 

[rapidray]

I bought a factory Suzuki spring compressor over 25 years ago & would never consider a different one. I love mine & it has been problem free. PLUS, it accepts all the different diameter spring collets Suzuki makes for different engines. Ray.

 

[Guest]

Hi,N.
This tool look small, 4 5/8 between the jaw.A gs valve is around 3.5''.
if you have a pressdrill you can remove or install the keeper with it.
marc

Hi Marc,
Yes I have a press drill but ... for the price ... I will try that compressor. If it doesn't work for me ... it will end up on Ebay again.
Thanks!

 

[gearhead13]

The only thing I am a bit worried about is the strength of the clamp, depending on how strong your valve springs are.

 

[Guest]

I bought a factory Suzuki spring compressor over 25 years ago & would never consider a different one. I love mine & it has been problem free. PLUS, it accepts all the different diameter spring collets Suzuki makes for different engines. Ray.

Me too, great tool.

 

[Guest]

I bought a factory Suzuki spring compressor over 25 years ago & would never consider a different one. I love mine & it has been problem free. PLUS, it accepts all the different diameter spring collets Suzuki makes for different engines. Ray.

I can easily understand that Ray. These are your tools of trade. Engine building is what you do for a living. You therefore owe to have top quality tools.
In my case, it's just a hobby ... and this tool will certainly not be used very often.
Thanks!

 

[rapidray]

It's not really that expensive a tool for what you are getting if you buy the Suzuki tool. Ray.

 

[Guest]

Here is what we use. Nothing like it when doing as many heads as we do.

http://www.goodson.com/store/templa...IID=2535&SID=3810e5d10919da5b4ff0275069ff2e98

 

[posplayr]

Here is what we use. Nothing like it when doing as many heads as we do.

http://www.goodson.com/store/templa...IID=2535&SID=3810e5d10919da5b4ff0275069ff2e98

think they will give me a GSR discount ?

 

[rapidray]

Here is what we use. Nothing like it when doing as many heads as we do.

http://www.goodson.com/store/templa...IID=2535&SID=3810e5d10919da5b4ff0275069ff2e98

Now you are just showing off, Jay! Tell Diane I said "Hi!". Ray.

 

[Nessism]

Just for kicks, checked the price of the factory Suzuki valve spring compressor and it wasn't crazy expensive. Looks like the attachment to match the valve springs are extra though which adds to the cost. Got this info from Part Shark for the GS1100E...

VALVE LIFTER for Suzuki, 09916-14510, $59.89

ATTACH VALVE LI for Suzuki, 09916-14910. $23.87

Total: $83.76

 

[Guest]

Now you are just showing off, Jay! Tell Diane I said "Hi!". Ray.

Ray; Seriously, if you ever used one you would buy it. I think it was around $1300 when we got it.

Dianne said Hi.

 

[gearhead13]

Got mine today, works good on my 4 valve head. The biggest spring adapter is 30mm, I am not sure if that is big enough for a 2 valve.

 

[oldgrumpy]

valve compressor.......

valve compressor.......

hi guys a few years ago when i pulled the head off my gs1000e,,, i actually went and purchased a valve compressor from SUPERCHEAP,,, and when i got it home went out to the garage and got out a spark plug socket and ground 2 decent cutouts into it opposite each other on the spark plug side stuffed a bolt down the guts of it and WAM it works like a treat hope this helps regards david