And we thought Jedi's tire changing.......

[rbm33]

And we thought Jedi's tire changing technique needed some improvement......


Jedi decided to help out one of his riding buddies who was having some issues with his valves holding tolerance and install a new set of Ferrera stainless steel valves.

Below is a short photo documentery of Jedis technique.


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since there was no spring compressor available Jedi decides to pry the valves out with a craftsman flat screwdriver then give them a slight tap with a hammer so the stem will bend and they will stay in place.


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head with three of the valves bent so Jedi can perform the next step



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the next step in his process was to saw off the end of the valves using a hack saw. i dont know if you have every tried to saw titanimum with a hacksaw, but it was a lengthy process cutting the heads off of 5 valves!!!

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New stainless valves ready for installation.


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Jedi must have roughed the valve guides when he drove the stems out with the screwdriver, so here he has to tap the valves into position using a small hammer.


next step.....

install the head tomorrow and post up a full ride report.

[sparta4188]

nice job hope it come out ok.

[Mainjet2001]

Did Jedi wash his hands, buy a new cap and sweatshirt for the picture taking?

[char393]

You da man Jedi!

[ossagp]

who needs a valve spring compressor when you have a socket and a hammer?

did jedi really send a picture of himself? (I am still having a hard time believing he did that with the,,,,,oh well,,,,I wont say it.)

[crfjedi393]

Originally Posted by ossagp

did jedi really send a picture of himself?

I do all my work at rbm's shop. There always seems to be a camera around.

[Miles711]

Note to self:

Do not accept Jedi's offer to rebuild my top end

Seriously though, I've used a stick covered in electrical tape to fix something on my bike (and it did the trick perfectly)... Whatever works works s

[dhighlan]

Now this is true craftsmanship...A #1 wrenching technique. You need to start "The Jedi School of Motorcycle Maintenance"

[crfjedi393]

Originally Posted by dhighlan

Now this is true craftsmanship...A #1 wrenching technique. You need to start "The Jedi School of Motorcycle Maintenance"

Thanks! With Yoda I will check.

[Florida 393]

I just love reading about precision work and the use of precision tools by a craftsman. This explains why he was giggling when he called Monday night and kept changing the subject when I talked about the tire changing thread. Glad I an far enough away to keep him from adjusting my valves on the 426.

Bill

[ossagp]

Yes, Bill, but I bet they would NEVER need adjusting again.

[Batman Bailey]

Hes adjusting mine today.450crf 06,140hrs.never checked yet,
Dos he need a bigger hammer?

[Rotorranch]

After seeing Jedis valve change technique, I wanna see his tire changing process!

Anyone got a link?

Rotor

[The Baron]

Oh sweet Jesus!

I nominate jedi for the "Hack of the Year"!!!

[Batman Bailey]

Been Chunking Some Knobbies but I'm Good Now. - Page 3

[The Baron]

Originally Posted by Batman Bailey

Been Chunking Some Knobbies but I'm Good Now. - Page 3

That's simple and logical physics, Jedi's valve job is a lesson in force over finesse. Yikes!