Honda atc -removal of valves

[Zoila]

Hi, I want to replace the valves on my 185s, does anyone have any tips on easy removal?, I have seen youtube footage of someone using a metal pipe with a slot cut out, and a vice grip or does that sound a little extreme?

[Flyingw]

Very simple. Take a socket roughly the diameter of the spring cap, set it on the cap and smack it with a hammer. That brief instant the spring compresses will cause the keepers to pop out. Putting the valves back in does require a valve spring compression tool.

[Flyingw]

Be sure to account for 2 keepers per valve.

[Zoila]

Putting the valves back in does require a valve spring compression tool.

I have seen the universal overhead type, would these be the ones I need?

[honda200x1987]

I have always used a large C-clamp, worked every time for me.

[Zoila]

I have always used a large C-clamp, worked every time for me.

Using the c-clamp, does that require the metal pipe?

[Flyingw]

This is what I use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Mazda-Honda-Motorcycle-Car-Universal-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Tool-/251722978675?hash=item3a9bdbd573&item=251722978675&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

[Zoila]

Well,after much deliberation,I decided to go with the zero cost option, although I liked the look of a tool that was purpose made for the job, Lol,maybe I'm too much of a tight a$%, I used a piece of atc exhaust pipe cut as pictured and a clamp, worked very well.
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I suppose it is a bit cowboy..