Can I use the valve lash tool that works on a car on my motorcycle or do I need a specialized tool to measure the lash?

Also any advice?

Mostly looking at the mechanics on this thread.

 

0.038'' is the same on a motorcycle as it is on a car.



Disclaimer: that's a random number I typed. Just saying.

 

number is the same but is the tool the same? That is what I was asking.

 

it's a feeler gauge. pretty sure it's the same

 

No, plasti gauge and reasemble then measure plasti gauge.

 

plastigage is used to measure clearance on bearings/journals... Do you know what valve lash is?

 

I really hope that was a joke.

And yeah, a feeler guage is a feeler guage. Most of them are numbered in SAE and metric.

Just make sure you're on the compression stroke when you measure, and you want a SLIGHT drag on the feeler guage when you slide it thru.

 

yea you can use the same feeler gauge for car/bike. it's the same tool. the only difference is clearance required to be able to get the tool in there. I don't know anything about your ninja's engine but I'm pretty sure it requires valve cover removal to be able to get the gauge in there.

Also I think you might need a special tool to make valve adjustment practical. (Kawasaki part 57001-1220)

Here's a tut for the ninja 250. It should give you a general idea of what to expect.
http://www.forceonetech.com/module.p...x250valveguide

Also a special set of Kaw feeler gauges is recommended but you can use standard ones just the same.

 

OP you're 'special' and a tool........... make yourself useful.

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