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Does anyone have a valve compression tool


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Ok guys I have the head off my bike and found out I have 2 shattered retainers. I put some carpenter Ti retainers and springs on order, but now I can't find a spring compressor tool to remove the retainers and springs. I called the dealer and they said I had to put the entire bike back together and ride it to them so they can take it apart again...how stupid. So my question is does anyone have a spring compressor I can beg, borrow, steal or rent LOL.

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I went to Harbor Freight, Orilleys, auto zone and advanced auto. none of them have a tool that will work. I found one on ebay for $50. Since the retainers are resessed I can't use the the regular type for clamping the springs "like a car". I have to use the one that looks like a "C" clamp. And yea about the putting back together and driving to the dealer...I think not...I will not return to that dealer ever again.

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Mine is the C-clamp style.

*edit*

This is about the same as the Hf one I have.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&navTitle=Tools/Shop&webCatId=22&webTypeId=140&prodFamilyId=16404&stockId=136140

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i rented one from Advance Autoparts that was just like that, er, very similar, anyway. its free to rent, if that makes sense. you tell them what you need and then you actually pay for it. once you're done, you return it for a full refund.

the one i used had several different inserts for different head configurations.

i'm surprised no one there got you the right one. well, that really doesnt surprise me, i guess. i think sometimes the only requirement to work at some of those places is a pulse.....

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