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    Oil sitting next to shim in Cylinder 1 Intake

    Okay, so I checked all the valve clearances and although my .04 mm feeler gauge wouldn't fit through on any cylinder, each tappet spun using my finger easily. My shim sizes were:

    1 Exhaust - 2.75
    1 Intake - 2.75
    2 Exhaust - 2.75
    2 Intake - 2.70
    3 Exhaust - 2.60
    3 Intake - 2.70
    4 Exhaust - 2.75
    4 Intake 2.70

    So I'll move a couple around, pop in one or two that Tkent02 gave me and order/find some others. However, I also noted one issue - oil was pooled next to the tappet in cylinder 1 intake. Although I used the search feature I think I'm using the wrong terms because I didn't find this problem.

    Is the oil up there in this one cylinder only indicative of a bigger problem or could it have gotten up there just by being on the tappet as it turned around in the engine? Do I need to do a bigger repair job now or can I wait till winter time after replacing the shims and still get some riding time in now? Or am I misunderstanding what I am seeing?

    Thanks guys.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

    #2
    Oil flies all over the place up there when it's running, most of it drains down when you shut it off, some of it stays in the pockets for the shims. It's not a problem, it's how they are.
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      #3
      Update: Number 1 plug looks fine just might be running a little rich on that one.
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        #4
        Okay, cool. Thank you for the help. Now to find shims then.
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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