valve shims 1983 gs650gl

[Guest]

Can anyone suggest a good link or video on youtube of valve shims being replaced on a gs650 , I find a few videos to watch but none realy go into detail ??? It would be greatly appreciated ..

[tom203]

Basscliff has it all, so skip youtube!

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/gs850valve_adjust.pdf

little difference, but you have to remove breather cover for clearance. Easy, you'll spend more time cleaning old stuck on gasket than actually adjusting shims. Basscliff used the tool, I opted for ziptie method.

[lrgguy]

Thx Tom .. as for a previous issue I was having with the bike bogging when I crack the throttle ... solved that problem ! It was caused by my 2 inner intake manifold boots having cracked right around the flange part that attaches to the engine side . And it was sucking large amounts of air .. have since ordered 4 new carb boots for the engine side ..

[tom203]

Thank for boot update! I've been looking at mine (right at flanges)wondering if they are just going to let go someday when I'm riding. guess I better carry duct tape!

[lrgguy]

Actually a mechanic here in toronto suggested I use the product called the right stuff to repair the boots . I gave it a shot and it appears to be working great .. but opted to order new boots anyways

[tom203]

"right stuff" ? is that something advertised at night on TV ? I better not google it- I'm afraid what will pop up!

[lrgguy]

Notsure ... you get it here in toronto atvcanadian tire , where all the silicones andgasket material is .. The right stuff worked awsome !! And cost about $25 canadian and it comes in a silicone tube ..