Parts and tools for a tune-up

[Jasco]

Could some one compile or direct me to a list of tools and parts needed for a basic tuneup on  GS.  Including:

changing oil
valve adjustment
air filter
plugs
etc...

My manual is on the way, but i probably won't be getting it til next week and i wanted to get things bought and ready.  I think the only major thing I need is a valve adjustment and it is about a 3 week wait at the stealers to get a tune-up here.


Thanks

Matt

[chuey]

Socket set and an adjustable wrench...i forget the sizes i think i recalled using a 21mm and some 10 mm sockets maybe but don't quote me on that...cardboard to line your floor and cat litter to soak up any oil, a rag.

[Kerry]

For an oil change you will need a large socket (17mm or 21mm) for the oil drain plug and a small socket (10mm) for the oil filter housing nuts.

Check out the thread What size socket for engine oil drain plug? for info on the likely size of your oil drain plug.  As far as we can tell, it's

21mm for '89-'97 models
and
17mm for '99+ models
(Not sure which size the '98s came with.)

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To swap or service your air filter you only need:

* Your key (for removing the seat).
* A 10mm socket to remove the bolt holding each piece of side plastic on.
* A 10mm (or is it 12mm?) socket to remove the 2 bolts holding the gas tank in place.
* A short length of 2x4 to prop up the back of the gas tank.
* A Phillips-head screwdriver for the 4 air filter mounting screws.[/list:u]=====================================

To check the valve clearances you need a 6mm Allen wrench for the valve cover bolts (once you have the tank off and the cables and hoses out of the way).  You also need feeler gauges (as thin as you can get, and even thinner).

If a valve is too tight or too loose you will need some way to depress the "bucket" so you can get the shim out, and a micrometer or dial calipers to measure for a new shim.  See the old message threads

valve adjustment needed
Valve Adjustment Tool
DIY Tappet Decompressor? Is there anything like that..
Shims size needed???[/list:u]=====================================

If you need any more specific info, just ask!