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anyone know what type valves the 81 750 e has, shim or...?
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Free factory manual on BassCliff's site1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES -
rocker arm type w/ adjusters.Comment
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cool, no messing around with shimsComment
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Too bad you have to do it so often.Comment
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true, but i dont have to tear apart the upper engine to do themComment
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Why would you want to do that?Comment
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ok, i dont have to pop out the cams, holddown n all that, pretty much pop the cover off and thats bout itComment
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OK. I guess ten minutes once a year is too much.Comment
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lol, gotta take a break sometimeComment
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You don't have to "pop out the cams" to change GS shims.
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Oh the dreaded comparison between [shims & tappets] valve adjustment types. If you base your decision and declare trump on a bike strictly on that difference, there's a negative impression you just made.
I suggest a Mulligan and re-engage.
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