Hiya, sorry for opening yet another topic on valve adjustment, but i've got my bike ripped apart this morning, and i'm having a really hard time getting those feeler gauges in where they're supposed to go.  Anybody who's done it recently have any tips on getting those feeler guagues in there?

Thanks!

from the tech sect:

" As for actaully getting the gauges between the ajustment screw and the valve stem, it can be tricky.  What I recomend:  1st, make sure there is plenty of light.  If you are on the left side of the bike, measure the clearance on the right side while holding the rocker arm up with your other hand (remember there should be little play).  Even if the gauge will fit, it may be tricky to get it in there.  Practice sliding it in and out until you are sure you are measuring the right thing!  I had the most success pushing the gauge straight in, but you can get them in from the side. "

you coauld also opne the screw way up (as if you wanted a large clearance)

I remove the blade from the feeler gauge. With a 90 degree bend a bit more than an inch from the end & a little "Ski Tip" bend rolled into the tip I find it pretty easy to get them in. As stated earlier, backing the adjustment out & opening it wide makes it easy to get in.
An offset screwdriver to hold the adjuster while the 10 mm nut gets tightened is really handy. The first 3 times I did it I didnt have one, Lots more trouble.