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    #16
    Great info guys thanks!

    Ok so about the shims. A shim kit is almost $600. Do I just measure and figure out which ones I need and order only those? Is that the best solution or is there another solution? Maybe the local dealer would have them in stock?

    I'd like to make this a weekend (maybe a rainy one) job, not a multi-week one due to ordering parts.

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      #17
      You measure each one and see if its within specs..if not you look to see what size it is. A dial caliper that reads in MM will be very helpful because you cant always read the factory number thats printed on them. You can move the shims around from valve to valve till you have as many as you can within specs..then you just get the 2 or 3 you need for completing the adjustments.
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        #18
        OK another noob question (sorry).

        The parts list for my bike has two cylindar head cover/valve cover choices.

        I looked on the bike to see if there was a number that I could see, but either it wasn't there or I didn't know where to look.

        Oh and every time I look at my bike I find some other new thing that I need to take care of. One of the exhaust pipe bolts is missing. Thankfully the other is still attached and the pipe isn't loose but sheesh. The joys of buying a 30 year old bike eh?

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          #19
          Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
          Great info guys thanks!

          Ok so about the shims. A shim kit is almost $600. Do I just measure and figure out which ones I need and order only those? Is that the best solution or is there another solution? Maybe the local dealer would have them in stock?

          I'd like to make this a weekend (maybe a rainy one) job, not a multi-week one due to ordering parts.
          Yes, there is a Shim Club here on GSR. IDK any more about it b/c my bike does not use shims, but I am certain it does not cost $600 to join.

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            #20
            Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
            Ok so about the shims. A shim kit is almost $600. Do I just measure and figure out which ones I need and order only those? Is that the best solution or is there another solution? Maybe the local dealer would have them in stock?

            I'd like to make this a weekend (maybe a rainy one) job, not a multi-week one due to ordering parts.
            You do NOT need a shim kit. Remove the valve cover, measure your clearances. You will have to inspect (and record) your shim sizes, then determine what you will need. You can order new shims from Z1 Enterprises and slowly build up your own supply or join the Shim Club here on GSR to exchange your shims. Good luck on having your local dealer having anything in stock for your bike.

            Not too much problem making it a multi-weekend event, if the bike is already running. If your valve cover gasket is not damaged in the process of removing the cover, you can do all your measuring, then put the cover back on and continue riding while waiting for parts to come in.


            Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
            The parts list for my bike has two cylindar head cover/valve cover choices.

            I looked on the bike to see if there was a number that I could see, but either it wasn't there or I didn't know where to look.
            Most of the time, they also give the years for those two choices. They added an extra bolt or two to the valve cover mid-'82, so the choices are usually for '81 and for '82-'83. Your bike is an '81, so make sure the gasket has holes for only 16 bolts.

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              #21
              BassCliff's web site with good stuff is here: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/ Ray (screen name Ghostgs1) here on the forum is the one to contact for the shim club. I've had great success with him, and I've even got shims I don't need that I have to send him when I can find where I put them.

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