valve shims

[nert]

I searched the cycle to recycle parts page for shims as suggested in an earlier post. however, i see no way of selecting "X" shims. nor do i see them on bike bandit. anyone know where or how to get fat "X" shims?

[SqDancerLynn1]

Do you know what size you need ???

No. Thickness (mm) Part No.
I 2.15 12892-45000
2 2.20 12892-4500 I
3 2.25 12892-45002
4 2.30 12892-45003
5 2.35 12892-45004
6 2.40 12892-45005
7 2.45 12892-45006
8 2.50 12892-45007
9 2.55 12892-45008
IO 2.60 12892-45009
11 2.65 12892-45010
12 2.70 12892-45011
I3 2.75 12892-45012
14 2.80 12892-450 I3
15 2.85 12892-45014
16 2.90 12892-45015
17 2.95 . 12892-45016
18 3.00 12892-45017
19 3.05 12892-45018
20 3.10 12892-45019

[nert]

I am looking for 260X fat shims
I have (2) extra 260 shims, but need (3) 260X shims.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Just set them on the loose side & go riding

[Poot]

yeah nert, its hard to find those suckers.....

i needed them too, and couldn't get them.....

somehow managed to finagle my valve clearance by switching shims that were "supposed" to be the same size.

took me 3 hours, and made my wish I had $$$ for a micrometer.


good luck man

[Einar J Skog]

Hi

Why do you heed the x-chims ????
The Suzuki don`t..

[bwringer]

As far as I can tell, the "x" shims were only installed at the factory.

In any case, they aren't needed. The acceptable range of adjustment is .05mm (.03 to .08mm), so you can always get the clearance in the correct range with shims in .05 increments.

That said, you always hate to leave it right at .03mm. And who the heck's got a .03mm feeler blade, anyway?

FWIW, I've found that the aftermarket shims from CRC2 usually measure a bit fatter than the size stamped on them by .01 or .02mm. So I would order one of their 2.60 shims and try that. YMMV, of course.

You're also safe leaving it a teeny bit loose with a 2.60 shim.