82 gs1100G every valve to tight?

[gs11]

I haveclymer manuel have gone over Basscliffs guide. but all my valves appear to be too tight. the bike runs good starts fine, but I decieded to check the valves I have a PT performance gauge it has MM and Inches. smallest is MM.038 In .0015 next is MM .051 in .002 next one is mm .063 in .0025 this appears to be correct in measuring valve clearence from .03 to .08 in MM but no gauge will fit between the shims and cam. any suggestions. Maybe im doing something wrong Thks Jordan.

[hikermikem]

Here's the Suzuki method for checking clearances; you did position all the cams properly before you tried checking clearances?

Suzuki method checking valve clearance.

The Suzuki method is... (found in the archives):
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turn crank until
#1 exhaust cam lobe pointing forward parallel with the top of the head
- check #1 exhaust
- check #2 exhaust

rotate crank 180 degrees
#1 intake cam lobe pointing up perpendicular to the top of the head
- check #1 intake
- check #2 intake

rotate crank 180 degrees
#4 exhaust cam lobe pointing forward parallel to the top of the head
- check #3 exhaust
- check #4 exhaust

rotate crank 180 degrees
#4 intake came lobe pointing up perpendicular to the top of the head
- check #3 intake
- check #4 intake
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I think it's easier to judge when a lobe is straight up, so for the steps where one lobe is supposed to be sideways, I look at the other lobe and make sure it's straight up (from the head surface). The cam retainer block thingies and bolts are good points of reference.

[Nessism]

Sounds like someone neglected that poor engine. Hope the valves aren't damaged.

[hikermikem]

Sounds like someone neglected that poor engine. Hope the valves aren't damaged.

Hey Ed,

His post stated the bike starts & runs fine, that made me wonder if everthing was in the correct position when he checked the clearances...

[gs11]

Ok i checked all of the shims from left cylinder No1 Ex 2.65 in 2.55 no 2 ex 2.65 in 2.70 no 3 ex 2.65 in 2.70 no 4 ex 2.75 in 2.60. i switched one of the shims and i could put the .30 gauge in there so I guess all of the valves are tigh and the PO just neglected the valves. now wheres a good place to order valves obviously I can swith a few around but i will need some. Thanks alot for the replys.

[tkent02]

.30 ?

[kdo58]

shims

http://www.ride.net/Products/11922-kl-valve-shim-starter-kits-suzuki-295mm.aspx

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=154

and you will need this

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1696

[gs11]

i meant .003

[Nessism]

Advanced Search..."shims"...Titles Only...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=167843&highlight=shims

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=162810&highlight=shims

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160271&highlight=shims

[DanTheMan]

When I first did my shims (I negelcted them for way too long) none of them had better than .003 clearance. The bike ran, but it was hard to start and when I got some clearance on the shims, it made a huge difference in performance...

[Big T]

GS shim club

Also, get Steve's spreadsheet so you can keep track of what you do

[gs11]

Ok thks ill look for the spread sheet. Now im just trying to get into the shim club so that I can exchange some shims and get back on the road. All of the comments and answers have been very helpfull and again Thank You. Jordan

[Steve]

Also, get Steve's spreadsheet so you can keep track of what you do

Ok thks ill look for the spread sheet.

Here, I'll make it easy for you.

Read the end of my sig.

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