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Electrical tape in cylinder

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by j_ham, Apr 7, 2022.

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    j_ham Member

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    Hey everyone. So I was adjusting the valves on my XJ550 via the zip-tie method. I had folded the zip tie over and taped it together to make it thicker for when the valve grabbed it. Unfortunately, it kept the tape when I pulled the zip tie out. Now I have two different pieces of electrical tape stuck in my cylinder. How can I get them out? Would the burn up enough to leave when I start the bike?
     
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    Never mind I got it out. Blew air from a compressor til I got lucky and the tape was visible through the spark plug hole. Then I reached in and grabbed it with one of those spring-claw-grabber things
     
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    Nice idea!
     
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    I find that a good insulated 12 ga house eclectic wire works very well. Great fix with the air compressor.
     
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    I have a piece pre-bent hanging on my toolbox, works great!
     
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