valve lash first timer needs help.

[Guest]

Hey everyone I'm just trying do my first valve lash and need some help on ordering the right shims. Its an 82 gs650 if anyone can help me figure out the correct shims that would be great. I saw the lash is suppose to be between .02 and .08 for all of them. Also ware is a good place to order the shims from?

Thanks,
Taylor

Exhaust measurement: 02, .02, .02, .02
current shim size: 2.75,2.65,2.65,2.70

Intake measurement: 09, .08, .08, .08
current shim size: 2.70, 2.65, 2.65, 2.65

[Agemax]

leave the intakes as they are. they will be fine.
for the exhausts.......put the 2.7 where the 2.75 is
one of the 2.65's where the 2.7 was
then get 2 x 2.6's to put where the 2.65's were.
that will give you 0.07 gap for all 4 valves
that way you only have to obtain 2 new shims.

[jdmfreak1992]

thank you

[Nessism]

Z1 Enterprises is a good place to get shims. May as well plan ahead and order some shims smaller than present so you have what you need next time.

[jdmfreak1992]

Thanks I have another quick question do you know wear a good place to order new float needles and seats from I have heard the ebay ones are a big no no but every ware else their stupid expensive like they are made of gold.

[Agemax]

Thanks I have another quick question do you know wear a good place to order new float needles and seats from I have heard the ebay ones are a big no no but every ware else their stupid expensive like they are made of gold.

Z1 enterprizes, the same place Nessism recommended for the shims

[jdmfreak1992]

Ok also ran into another problem last night I set the bike to TDC and pulled the chain tensioner to rebuild it because its leaking oil and I have checked several sites to try and find the seals for it but I can't find them. I checked z1, suzuki blvd, and ebay with no luck. Also z1 didn't halve the needle valve and seat how ever this place does it just worries me though bc its a hell of a lot cheeper and doesn't look like the same part but it says it fits. http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/suzuki/gs650/?filters[category]=carb&filters[fitting]=custom

[Nessism]

Go to Basscliff's website and look up the tensioner rebuild tutorial. The seal part numbers are within...http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

Edit: look here...http://www.bwringer.com/gs/

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. jdmfreak1992,

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Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


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[jdmfreak1992]

Hi Mr. jdmfreak1992,

I'm so sorry. Here you are with 18 posts and I have yet to greet you properly. Here's your "mega-welcome" which, if you read it thoroughly along with the documentation on my little website, will answer most of your questions.

If you are here you probably have a 30 year old motorcycle that needs about 20 years worth of maintenance. You'll find all kinds of helpful tips, procedures, manuals, diagrams, "how-to" guides, etc, in the links below. Let's get started.

Let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'.

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.

If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....

Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...



Please Click Here For Your Mega-Welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks yeah I looked at a lot of that stuff when I signed up. Been learking and working on my bike for awhile but have not posted much. I already used the guild to rebuild my breaks, master cylinders, carbs, and sort out some of my electrical issues.