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550 valve adj

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Buckets of shims!

Buckets of shims!

Hi Mr. mack,

This is from the 81 GS550 parts fiche at bikebandit.com:

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Procuring a repair manual for your bike is strongly encouraged. For general guidelines feel free to click on the "BikeCliff" link in my sig.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Thanks a lot . I have a manual but wasn't sure if it was for the 8 valve and 16 valve motor, also talked to a friend that said his 1100 was locknut so that confused me even more. Now, I've never done shims before so do I need the speacial tool to do this with or is there an alternative tool of choice?
 
The right tool for the job!

The right tool for the job!

mack said:
Thanks a lot . I have a manual but wasn't sure if it was for the 8 valve and 16 valve motor, also talked to a friend that said his 1100 was locknut so that confused me even more. Now, I've never done shims before so do I need the speacial tool to do this with or is there an alternative tool of choice?
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Hi Mr. mack,

It's good to know you have a manual. Be sure to refer to it often. I've read only one or two posts here in the forum stating the rider used a big flat head screwdriver instead of a tappet depressor. But I would recommend picking up the tool. You'll be doing valve adjustments every 4000 miles, right? :-s

Your friend is correct. The 16 valve motors have the lock nut valve adjustments and the 8 valve motors use bucket and shim.

I think the job is a lot easier with the proper tools. It's around $15-$20. It's sometimes called a "shim tool". Click on the picture below.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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