Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual page 132

VALVE AND VALVE SPRINGS
NOTE:
Install the valve spring with the larger pitch a
facing up.
b Smaller pitch
4. Install:
S valve cotters
NOTE:
Install the valve cotters by compressing the valve
spring with the valve spring compressor 1 .
5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face
hammer.
CAUTION:
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
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Valve spring compressor
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