Shim question

[kranker1450]

Newbie question again. I just received my shim kit from Z1 and i have noticed that the numbers on the shims dont match the sizes on the kit. Example: 2.75 shim has 2-50 on it.2.95 shim has 2-80. is this the way they all are or isa there something that i am missing..

thanks krank

[Steve]

Get out your calipers, I'll bet you that 2-50 shim is actually a 2.50 mm shim.

They are probably in the wrong spaces.

Did you bother to measure your current shims before ordering a kit?

Unless you plan on opening a shop and will need them all, you probably just wasted a bunch of money.

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[kranker1450]

thanks Steve. That is what I thought too. Just figured I ask to make sure that they didnt have some secret numbering system that i needed a special decoder ring for...

thanks again krank

[GabrielGoes]

can i buy some off of you? lol i am going to do my valves soon (very)

[Steve]

Guys, you need to open up the top of the engine, check your clearances, pull your shims (one at a time, please), THEN determine what shims you need to buy.

You might get by with moving a couple of shims around, and buying only two or three shims, for minimal expense.

This is the time where I will humbly point you to my sig, especially the last part.

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[cowboyup3371]

Guys, you need to open up the top of the engine, check your clearances, pull your shims (one at a time, please), THEN determine what shims you need to buy.

You might get by with moving a couple of shims around, and buying only two or three shims, for minimal expense.

This is the time where I will humbly point you to my sig, especially the last part.

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Not to mention that getting the shims from the shim club is a lot less expensive than buying them from any vendor. I'm surprised that more people don't push that little service one of our friendly GSR members provides to others without much vocal gratitude.

[kranker1450]

They are both open. I am just not a very patient person and have 2 bike to do so i figured I would just buy the kit and go from there. I prefer to have things like this on hand. It may cost me more in the long run but I have what I need on hand and that is the way I perfer it. My biggest issue is having the time. So when I have the time I want everything there to get it done. Steve i have you file already thanks. Now i am ready to go..Just noticed something on the numbering system with these. The smallest shim that is suppose to be in the kit is a 2.65mm but I have 2-30,2-40,2-50,2-55 and2-60 so there goes that numbering system. Looks like the caliper will have to come out when I get home.

Thanks Krank

[gert du prez]

you will need Steve's valve adjustment spreadsheet to keep track of the shim sizes.
You might think you can remember the sizes of 8 shims, but you will forget these if
not logged properly...

as usual, don't ask how I know this...

[Steve]

Not to worry, Gert, everyone that has already posted on this thread already has a copy.

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[BassCliff]

Hi,

The valve shim kit sold by Z1...

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...has 2 each of sizes 2.30mm through 3.00mm. Since most of my shims are already 2.65mm or smaller, about half of this kit is useless to me. I buy them individually ahead of time as I need them. Use Mr. Steve's handy-dandy spreadsheet and you can "guesstimate" the shims you'll need for your next valve clearance check.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff