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These were taken warm and with throttle open. Also, my valve cover gasket came in. Question, what harm is there in measuring the shims, putting the valve cover back on and riding a bit till my shims come in?? Do I need to put gasket cement on the new gasket? If the shims are way off I'd wait to ride...
Originally posted by mvalenti View Postslightly better tonight...
#1 110psi, 2&3 95psi, #4 115psi-Mark
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The compression numbers seem low to me but I don't know what they are for your 850G. It's 128-185 for me. I got 110 cold or so on all 4.
In my opinion:
1) Don't ride if your clearances are so tight that no feeler gauge fits and the shim bucket won't turn. That is, won't turn when cam is in proper position for clearance check.
2) If the above doesn't apply but there are tight clearances I still wouldn't ride since your wait is likely less than 2 weeks. On the other hand, what would 2 more weeks hurt?
What are your compression specs? Check them after your adjustment. Then ride it and see how the bike feels. If it doesn't feel tired and has good torque push don't worry yet.Erik
1982 GS550M
Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)
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