Valve Shim Question, 1979 GS1000

[silverramsrt]

Kinda hard to tell...
Looks like the long bolts go on either side of the cam chain hump or wherever the boss is a little taller.

[7981GS]

It is really quite simple.
If you place the bolts into the correct holes, they all protrude the exact same distance.

Eric

[Steve]

What can I say? For what it's worth, I simplify my GS valve clearances with a simple method. I use just two blades: 0.10mm and 0.05mm. If I can slip in the 0.05mm but not the 0.10mm, I'm happy that I'm in the right range. if I can't slip in the 0.05mm, I need to go down one size shim.

I find it very interesting that you are so gung-ho on using the correct measuring system, but then proudly announce that you choose to ignore the proper clearances.

And now, since I've recorded the shims and clearances, I have an idea of what I may need next time.

You want a convenient way to keep track of that? Take a look in my sig.

Simply pull the top cover, rotate the cam until the lobe is in the proper position for each valve, measure/record the clearance, ...

Hopefully you are aware that you rotate the cam to a certain position, then check TWO clearances without moving the cam?

Mr. Steve has a cool spreadsheet to help keep track of the process, all you have to do is ask for it. Good Luck, you'll be suprised how much that motor wakes up when they are right.

Yep, the info is right down there.

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