gulag3105
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Thanks for that Intel, I'll check with the dealer on Monday. I've been in Jamaica for two weeks so I haven't done that as of now. Good to have your Intel to guide me.
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Meteor 350 tappet tool
- Thread starter grosseair
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markm228
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- Easton, PA
We all help each other! SamC helped us with the instructions about doing the first service, and so on. Glad I could help anyway...
grosseair
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- Algonquin, Illinois, USA
FYI Just got a message that my tool is being shipped. MotoGB must have them in stock. https://shop.motogb.co.uk/parts-catalogues/31971/ROYAL ENFIELD Meteor 350 Fireball Red Euro 5
Handyjayes
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- Hampshire, UK
I've searched the site and can't find this tool.... ?
grosseair
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- Algonquin, Illinois, USA
Don't know about that site. It's different than the one for Motogb that I posted in this thread earlier. Try that one.
KEN ROCK.
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- Warwick Queensland
....Ride With Warro ....on YouTube does not bother to use the tool on the new 350 Reborn...
markm228
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- Easton, PA
You could skip the tool, just so long as both valves are closed. The hole for the tool is at TDC of the compression stroke (i.e. when both valves are closed), so you could do the service without it. I preferred using the tool though, so as to prevent accidental movement of the engine and valves.
KEN ROCK.
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- Warwick Queensland
Thats interesting.... if it is as easy as not accidently moving the engine i cannot understand why RE bothered with this tool...never seen one for any other bikes i have owned..maybe it is to help people that have little knowledge of 4stroke engines to find TDC. As stated in my previous post the " Ride with Warro" tappet adjustment video on YouTube simply goes ahead and does the adjustments the usual way with no tool ..... he has a number of videos taking the bike through its paces over months ahead and it seems to be running sweet as.....just putting this up as his video may help people who cannot get the tool.
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Frank_M
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- Nash County, NC
I purchased one from the dealer at the same time I purchased (6/8/22) my Meteor along with the other parts necessary for the 300 mile service. It was $15.99 as I recall. I have adjusted many valves in my lifetime however I bought this tool out of curiosity, especially since the price was way less than others have suggested in previous posts.
mickyd3d
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- Clacton-on-Sea
Hitchcocks are showing as in stock. Just ordered mine.... ST30949
CiscoGoodDog
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- California, USA
The blinking wrench is now showing after only 250 miles. Is that normal, I thought the first service interval is at 350 miles. I'm looking forward to setting the valves and changing the oil.
CiscoGoodDog
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- California, USA
It's possible it may also be used to set the cam sprocket timing in the event the cam or the sprocket needs to be replaced. As the cam chain wears (stretches) the crank and cam will become out of time with each other. This tool will lock the cam in place while advancing the cam sprocket to match the crank at TDC. I'm not looking forward to that job ;-)
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CiscoGoodDog
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- California, USA
I enjoy Warro's videos, but I wish he had a screwdriver while adjusting the tappets. The clearance always changes a bit when tightening up the lock nut. A screw driver can help to hold the tappet in place. A special tappet adjuster tool may help too, but I've never used one. Intake at 0.08mm and exhaust at 0.18mm. Does anyone else think these clearances are a bit tight? Just a slight drag on the feeler gauge, a little loose is better than a little tight. The clearances diminish as the engine heats up.
Handyjayes
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- Hampshire, UK
Will be very curious to see if it the triangle with the two locating pins as there's no image and until I see it, I'm not interested in any other type. Would be grateful if you'd put a pic up once it arrives...
mickyd3d
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- Clacton-on-Sea
The attached picture is a page from their parts catalogue (as you see it's the triangle).
When you click on it, it takes you to the product page where it is showing as 'in stock'. No image on the product page but the part no is ST30949 , so I'm pretty sure it is the right one. I'll confirm when I receive it.
Just had confirmation it has just been shipped.
Handyjayes
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- Hampshire, UK
Ahh OK.... Now I'm wondering if you get both bits in the order.... ? (Ty)...
mickyd3d
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- Clacton-on-Sea
I'm afraid you've lost me there. What do you mean by 'both bits'?
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mickyd3d
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- Clacton-on-Sea
O.K. so I guess the 'both bits' post was a joke. Must make allowances for my age...
But anyway, just received order from Hitchcocks and all is as it should be. (see attached images).
But anyway, just received order from Hitchcocks and all is as it should be. (see attached images).
Handyjayes
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- Hampshire, UK
No, you got both bits... the triangle and the little T handle bit... That's what I meant by 'both bits'... Thanks for the update
CiscoGoodDog
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- California, USA
Next, you may want to get the crank lock tool (CRANK LOCK TOOL Product code: ST30922). I think it may be necessary to perform the cam chain slack adjustment. Does anyone know what the service interval is for that (>50K miles)? Also, a clutch hub tool can be made from an old clutch plate. I had one for my GS Suzuki. Just weld a handle onto the face of the plate. That could save you more than $250.