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FatmanGS
valve clearance adjusting
hey guys back again need some instructions adjusting my valves. i dont know the last time they were checked and i didnt really understand the service manual oh btw i got a 1980 gs 550. thank you all again for being patient through my general ignorance of mechanics. -
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Spoon feeding at it's best... http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...lve_adjust.pdf
And if you don't have, or don't want to purchase a shim tool... http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...ol_zip_tie.pdfEd
To measure is to know.
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Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
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FatmanGS
how does this process adjust the valves
how does this process adjust the valves me and my bud are kinda lost am i supposed to replace the shims with new ones are just put everything back and put them back the way they are supposed to be
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
Past Site Supporter
Super Site Supporter- Mar 2006
- 35619
- Torrance, CA
Measure clearance and if out of spec...
Remove old shim
Use chart in service manual to figure out what new shim you need
Get new shim of proper size
Install new shimEd
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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