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Hello, well today after work I finally checked my valve clearances, I have a tight( cylinder 2) intake and a tight exhaust (cylinder 3). I’ve been having troubles trying to get the bike to idle so I checked everything else except for the valves, now that I’ve checked them and I’ve got two tight ones I’m honestly not sure what the next step would be for tight valves, ThanksTags: None
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Originally posted by Trolleywire View PostHello, well today after work I finally checked my valve clearances, I have a tight( cylinder 2) intake and a tight exhaust (cylinder 3). I’ve been having troubles trying to get the bike to idle so I checked everything else except for the valves, now that I’ve checked them and I’ve got two tight ones I’m honestly not sure what the next step would be for tight valves, Thanks
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Originally posted by Trolleywire View PostI will have to pull out the shim and measure I guess and order smaller sizes?Ed
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Regarding the shim tool, I had good luck with the zip tie method, basically double over a zip tie and bend it into a hockey stick shape and place it in between the valve and seat while open. Then rotate the crank and out they come. Much easier IMO. I never liked the shim tool that sits on the edge of the bucket, that's how the Kawasaki Z's worked, not sure about Suzuki as I never had to buy one.
Originally posted by Trolleywire View Postbesides getting a shim tool and smaller shims. What is the stock shim size for the 550? I will have to pull out the shim and measure I guess and order smaller sizes?Tom
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Originally posted by oldGSfan View PostI never liked the shim tool that sits on the edge of the bucket, that's how the Kawasaki Z's worked, not sure about Suzuki as I never had to buy one.Last edited by phydeauxmutt; 09-02-2021, 10:32 PM.
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Originally posted by oldGSfan View PostRegarding the shim tool, I had good luck with the zip tie method, basically double over a zip tie and bend it into a hockey stick shape and place it in between the valve and seat while open. Then rotate the crank and out they come. Much easier IMO. I never liked the shim tool that sits on the edge of the bucket, that's how the Kawasaki Z's worked, not sure about Suzuki as I never had to buy one.
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Originally posted by phydeauxmutt View PostThey work pretty much the same way. I have the tool slip while the shim was not quite fully in place, which shattered the shim. I was very happy to see the zip-tie method, that's all I use now.
Pre getting a shim tool, I was using bent screwdrivers and other assorted gymwhackery, but then I bought Motion Pro tool, and while it works, it's nothing like as restful and easy as the simple zip-tie.---- Dave
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Did my valves this evening. All in spec now. One was to tight (exhaust #3) tomorrow will get it running and see if that helps with it idling now. I have new boots, cleaned carb, tested coils, charged battery. I will find out tomorrow. Also should I adjust the screws on top of the carbs? Thx.
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Ok, got the bike back together. Valves in spec. Started right up with the choke on, slowly tuned down choke until it was warm and finally off. Was idling high (much better thank before when it would not idle at all) and had to keep blipping the throttle or it would die as I was playing with turning it back up a bit. Once it dies it won’t start back up. I’m scratching my head. Valves done, good spark, new carb boots, cleaned carbs, battery charged… any thoughts why it’s (although a bit better with valves in spec) still has idle issues and won’t start back up? I would love to ride this bike. Thanks.
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Maybe you’ve explained before and I missed it. How have you Completely cleaned the carbs? Using Ed Ness’s guide found on BikeCliffs Website? In other words, a complete tear-down and soak (in carb dip) of every metal component and replacement of every o-ring?Rich
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Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostMaybe you’ve explained before and I missed it. How have you Completely cleaned the carbs? Using Ed Ness’s guide found on BikeCliffs Website? In other words, a complete tear-down and soak (in carb dip) of every metal component and replacement of every o-ring?
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Originally posted by Trolleywire View PostI dropped off my carbs to have them put in an ultrasonic cleaner, that should sort it out. Get them synced and try and get some rides in this summer. I’ll post some pics.
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Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostMaybe you’ve explained before and I missed it. How have you Completely cleaned the carbs? Using Ed Ness’s guide found on BikeCliffs Website? In other words, a complete tear-down and soak (in carb dip) of every metal component and replacement of every o-ring?
You have new boots - i take it the large o-rings on them are new, too ?
Next step would be to order a set of o-rings from Robert Barr and soak & clean the carbs.
See the carb rebuild manual in my sig.Rijk
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