Gs1000 valve adjustment

[Guest]

Looking into adjusting the valves on my 79 gs1000. Where and whats the best shim kit to purchase?

[geol]

Actually, the only available shim kit comes from K&L Supply. The shim sizes are not well selected for
motorcycles that are almost 40 years old. Most of the shims are pretty useless as they tend to be
the fattest. If you do buy the kit, you may want to load up on 235-265 range by buying some
individual shims in those sizes. If you are not in a hurry, probably the best way to do it is to
measure clearances and then buy the shims you need mail order. From what I gather from what
others have mentioned when this comes up, the local dealers can get real proud of shims. There
may also be owners near you who have shims they wouldn't mind trading. You also see shims
in the classifieds section and on eBay from time to time.

[steve murdoch]

riley, have a read about the Shim Club.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?122394-GS-Valve-Shim-Club/page2

[ccriley6]

riley, have a read about the Shim Club.
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...him-Club/page2

Thanks........

[hannibal]

My local dealer lets me swap out shims for free.