OK, now for the run-down

[psyguy]

When PSYGUY says "you can take them all out", he doesn't mean at once as you will damage the camshaft lobes and buckets as you rotate the motor.

thanks mate :-D
it's so easy to forget pointing out some small detail that can cost you money in the end (there was a thread on here about this exact situation just the other day) [-o<

[KRISTI'SGS550]

Oh I totally forgot to tell everyone, I missed out on a totally cheap fairly good looking, but needed work 1986 GSX-R. I called the guy and he said it had just sold for like $250. I was bummed, that would have been a fun bike and with this forum probably a pretty easy fix.

[Suzuki_Don]

thanks mate :-D
it's so easy to forget pointing out some small detail that can cost you money in the end (there was a thread on here about this exact situation just the other day) [-o<

That's OK mate. I know that things can seem to sound right when you write it and read it over because you know what you mean. It's always good to have a third party read the instruction for you to see if ordinary people can understand it. When I write a Work Instruction for Transfield (the company I am employed by) I always give it to someone else in the office to read to see if they understand it. It takes away all the preconceived ideas that the writer may have. I know I am RAMBLING again. Anyway you've put forward some good ideas in the thread. Cheers.

[KRISTI'SGS550]

psyguy,
you definitely have put some good ideas on here. I enjoy everything you have written and you have helped me with my many problems.

Suzuki_Don,
it is alsways a good idea to have someone read over our work. I need someone to follow me around and rad everything I write or type.

Thanks all,

Cory

[BassCliff]

I heard there would be no math today!

So if the .38mm doesn't fit all the way under and through the other side than I need to foresure go down one shim size? Do I have that correct? And that should make at least that one work and I will be off to the next one right?

Hi Mr. KRISTI'SGS550,

The valve clearance spec (between the shim and cam lobe) on our bikes is between .03mm and .08mm. In inches that would be .0018 and .00315. Remember to keep your decimal points in the right places.

I recommend picking up a metric feeler gauge set at your local auto store. My gauge doesn't have a .03mm. But if the .04mm doesn't fit, it's time for a smaller shim.

Forgive me if I state the obvious.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Steve]

Yeah I emailed steve for his awesome excell template. I didn't see him on tonight though so maybe he will send it to me tomorrow?

Actually, I sent it to you this morning, and got a reply from you this evening, so evidently you got it.

Let me know if there is anything on there that needs clarification. 8-[


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[KRISTI'SGS550]

Steve,
I got it and it is awesome! Thank you so much!

Cory