fungames43232 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Uhhh....You're going to put the head back together with two "shattered" retainers, waste a head gasket and RIDE it back to the dealership?Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I would suggest a cheap Valve compressor tool at Harbor Freight and it has worked well on a couple quads I rebuilt a while back. Haven't used it on the bike yet. Might have paid $20 if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yep.. Harbor freight for the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Seriously? None of the Auto Parts stores have a "C" clamp spring compressor?!All of them around here have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) 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 Edited November 25, 2009 by Lost1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 That is the exact tool I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreator Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Uhhhhhh, he said tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 i think sometimes the only requirement to work at some of those places is a pulse.....Based on my recent visit to Advanced, I'd say they dropped that requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Maybe ill try a different advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 i think sometimes the only requirement to work at some of those places is a pulse.....I worked at an auto parts store, I can vouch for that. Some people I worked with didn't even belong in that store, much less know what they were doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungames43232 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nope...tried a different Advanced no dice. Next stop JEGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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