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SHims

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bwringer said:
Not sure where you are, but if there's an old-skool motorcycle shop or boneyard around that deals with Japanese bikes, they might stock new shims.

I've built up a pretty nice shim kit over the years by buying what I need -- and what I predict I need for the next valve check -- from a shop called Cycle Recycle II here in Indy.

They ship parts worldwide, but they just happen to be 20 minutes from my house. :D

One thing I can say with some confidence is that very few, if any, Suzuki dealers have shim kits. There's a current model that still uses these shims (the GS500) but no one keeps shim kits around any more.
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Thanks guys! I left the task of obtaining the shims to the bike owner with specific instructions on which sizes to get. He left me a message that they have been ordered, not sure with who. The bike is in Colorado and I'll be home on Wednesday hopefully to button up this valve job. Thanks for all your help so far, I'll be sure to use Shim Club in the future :)
 
Where are you located in Colorado? Several times folks have dropped by to pick up a shim they needed. I have been known to deliver and even install them for the sake of helping out. Ray
 
Ghostgs1 said:
Where are you located in Colorado? Several times folks have dropped by to pick up a shim they needed. I have been known to deliver and even install them for the sake of helping out. Ray
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Ah hell, I see your right down the road. My friend who owns the bike lives in Littleton, I live in an extended stay hotel in Denver. Funny thing is the bike actually came out of Longmont, right in your backyard! I told my buddy to sign up for this forum but I don't know if he did or not. He will probably need you in the future, my time in the Rockies is almost up and hoping to get the bike up to schedule on maintenance and running well for him before I leave. I got a message from him saying he ordered the shims but did not say from who. Nice to meet you
 
Scout said:
Ah hell, I see your right down the road. My friend who owns the bike lives in Littleton, I live in an extended stay hotel in Denver. Funny thing is the bike actually came out of Longmont, right in your backyard! I told my buddy to sign up for this forum but I don't know if he did or not. He will probably need you in the future, my time in the Rockies is almost up and hoping to get the bike up to schedule on maintenance and running well for him before I leave. I got a message from him saying he ordered the shims but did not say from who. Nice to meet you
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It really is a small world when it comes to these old bikes. If you friend needs help after you leave let him know there are folks here that will help. Ray
 
Ghostgs1 said:
It really is a small world when it comes to these old bikes. If you friend needs help after you leave let him know there are folks here that will help. Ray
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When I finish up and get him rode worthy he is going to have a Harbor Freight lift to sell. Maybe one of you guys can get it from him for a good price. I am hoping the weather holds just long enough to get this biked tuned properly and get out and ride it a little. Tires on the bike are shot. I could do them on a tire machine but I'm not big on tire irons. Who do you recommend locally?
 
I've always done my own, so I don't know who is good at that. There are a lot of guys on here that may be able to aim you in the right direction. Anyone? Tom? Jeff?
 
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