Ms Traveler Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hello, my 1250GS has just over 11k miles and approaching the service time real soon. I have looked over the service requirement and the only thing im not clear on is the valve clearance checks. I have done them on my 2016 GS and have all the tools from my dad. Just wondering how much different the 1250 is? Will the tools I have work fine? thanks. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Nothing special needed to do the checks. If you need to adjust the valves, there are differences in the necessary tools. Check out Boxflyers youtube channel for the specifics on the 12000 mile service Link Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Very informative thanks for the link. So it appears I need a new alignment jig and spacer sleeve. I'll hunt these parts down, thanks. Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Valve clearance checks need NO alignment jigs or cam tensioner… Just position the cams so that the base circle is on the follower, take the measurements then swap out shims as needed. You may be confusing the process for checking and adjusting the cam timing. They are usually done at the same time, but there’s no need to find/buy the expensive timing tools for the clearance checks. 4 1 Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 I would like to check the cam alignment while I replace the shims. I have all the tools from my dads 1200gs. I found the cam alignment jig for the 1250 online and ordered it, but unable to find the correct spacer sleeve for the 1250. any help finding this spacer sleeve would be wonderful. thanks, Leslie Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Since their are none of these parts avaliable I guess I will need to have one fabricated. If anyone would have this spacer sleeve for the 1250- part # 83300444282. Could you please measure the inner and outter diameter and length? Cam chain tensioner sleeve for 1250 83300444282 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Check out Box Flyer on YouTube. He explains a lot about those tools. Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 I have seen the videos, very informative and well done, thanks. I am looking for the sleeve or measurements of the sleeve at this time so I can complete my cam alignment and shim replacements. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 The videos below (thanks Brad!) show how Brad makes the DIY tools for cam chain tensioner. He uses a 42 mm long copper sleeve, made out of a 3/4" copper pipe. 1 Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Looks like you didn’t find the right YouTube videos. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Corrected. Thanks. (he has so many to choose from.) 1 Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 thanks for all the assistance. Link to comment
Ms Traveler Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 I would like to purchase these two parts if/when possible. thanks. Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 OK, Everything through PM please. Brad Link to comment
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