RSV4 Valve adjust-tools

These are the tools I used to finish this job - special and otherwise.
Thanks to AF1 for all the tools and parts they have provided. (No, they didnt pay me for the kudos).

Links:
Shims

New micrometer:

go-nogo feelers

Degree wheel

Torque Wrench

[tractorboy]

The (apparent) lack of factory consistency regarding valve clearances worries me; a lot. If I were to buy a new RSV4 I'd want to get the valve clearances checked with zero miles on the clock. Thanks for all these "valve job" videos btw. Epic.

[Shimmoda]

Great video once again! Thanks for sharing I love watching these videos.

[keo]

amazing job, so interesting and useful. Shaun, thank you for all films.

[DerwoodPFreen]

Thanks for the RSV4 video series. I was going to have a look at my RSV4 myself soon. It looks like I need to buy yet another special tool. The cam sprocket holder is probably easier to buy than fab up.

[Shimmoda]

Did you ever get around to making some of those cam gear holding tools? I'd love to buy one from you if you do!

[lhPhuc]

Hey man, i have been following your videos lately. I wish you dont mind sharing the measurement of your DIY cam gear holding tool since most people complained the tool from AF1 wouldn't do job completely. My bike is a 2012R by the way

[dewhead]

Hi Shaun,
Regarding the cam chain sprocket holder tool, is it a must or can the job be done without it?
Thanks!

[captncomplaint]

The manual calls to remove the stator and flywheel and to use a tool to lock something on that side in place.... or am I misreading it? In any case, I notice you didn't do that. Do you see any reason to?

[akshayd]

Did you use a gear lock on the cams while torquing the bolts?

[Worldspawn]

Thanks for making these videos, much appreciated. I have a 2016 RSV4RR with a new engine (the previous one dropped a valve after 50000km - long story). Anyway, I want to be on top of it this time and want to check the valves myself because I don't really trust the dealers to do this. My question (hope you can help) - what differences to the procedure on the 2016+ motor?

[MrMurphc]

Hello Shaun.Can you tell what diameter the crankshaft locking pin/tool is please?

[stevenempereur]

What are the sizes/dimensions of the homemade tools used? I purchased the cam gear holder from AF1 and would look to avoid buying those overpriced threaded shafts with knobs haha.

[MrMurphc]

You didn’t give the diameter of those pins for holding the cams in place Shaun

[jasonwatts]

What did you use to pull the flywheel? We have the same type and thus the flywheel needs to come out. I have seen some various tricks on the internet, but not about to mess up my expensive engine.

I also noted on the engine teardown vids you just pulled it free. Mine seems pretty well attached and just pulling with my hands will not remove it.

Thanks,
Jason

[spydr]

Hello Shaun, Great video set. I am elbows deep into this job now, and need to buy the cam gear holder tool. Did you have any success making your own? are you willing to sell them?

[myvwu]

Hey shaun. hope all is well. i think ive watched your Rsv4 videos a thousand times!
Did you ever end up making the Cam gear holder tool?
Im thinking of making mine own. is the Aprilia tool made of Aluminum or steel?

[MemovicArmin]

Hey Shaun. Ever measured the valve adjust tool? I can possibly fabricate one using tools at hand, can send it to ya if you've got some measurements : ).

[jsnonzzr]

Shaun, I’m out of spec on a few of mine and will be doing this shortly. currently I am trying to gather the tools I will need as well as reviewing a few different sources on how to actually do the job. Here are a few questions I have so far as far as what tools.



1) what brand/model MIC did you picture? you said you got it off of amazon, but which one?

2) Did you use the factory gear jammer from aprilia? your videos only talked about using the two pins to lock the crank and the cam, but other sources have talked about a motion pro gear jammer while others talk about the factory tool that jams up the primary gear.

3)I saw something saying the clutch needs to be pulled? did you have too? your video showed nothing about that. it actually looked like it was still in place when you did the work.

4) did you have to pull the flywheel? when you did the front bank, it looks like you didn't cover pulling the stator side in detail. what tools did you use for that? and can you give brief description?



Thanks for any additional help you can give.

[SaddamPoopStain]

Hi Shaun,
I will be doing my valves in a few weeks, What are the dimensions for the bolt you used to attach the timing wheel to the crankshaft? Would you recommend making this tool identically or do you have any recommendations for building an updated tool if you had any issues with this one.
Thanks,
Colton