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Just completed a new valve job. Looking for the following shims. Must be new and unused...
Need three 2.50's, two 2.55's, two 2.60's, and one 2.65
Thanks
Need three 2.50's, two 2.55's, two 2.60's, and one 2.65
Thanks
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liklihood of new shims here
Hi,
I think you will find that you need to contact a dealer or aftermarket supplier to get brand new shims. Ive never heard anyone complain about using used shims if you can find them in the sizes you need. ymmvBikes Now.
80 MNS 11 pods,georgefix kit,stock jets, HD Sporty muffs
79 XS 11 Special, Emgo pods, stock jets, with Pacifico fairing, hard bags, intact stock pipes Sold
83 Yammi Venture with custom footboards, 20k miles.
83 Yammi Venture parts bike
99 Valkyrie shield and bags 37k miles like new
08 ZX 14 Kawa Ninja 6k miles Sold -
Agreed. No need to worry about the shims being used. We trade and swap them around the forum all the time. Never heard a single complaint.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Interesting. My Clymer shop manual says to never reuse a pad since they do wear and their thickness is no longer accurate.
If anyone has 2.50, 2.55, 2.60 or a 2.65, please let me know.Comment
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I have checked thickness on a lot of used shims and the ones I have checked are either spot on the original thickness or thicker. So it does pay to check the thickness but used is not a problem.Originally posted by FormerGlory View PostNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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2H7 (79)
3H3
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Used or not Used
I would think that after you put the new/used/replacement shims in, that you'd check your clearences again. If the replacement shim is too big or too small, you'd know then. Even then, how bad can it be if it's off by a little? That's why they have a spread in the spec. As long as it's in spec, then use it.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
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K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
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Sorry closest I could come was 2-255 and 2-265's but I did try. I do know of someone who has about 180 of the damn things but he has not answered my emails about buying them from him. I will maybe try one more time.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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thanks for the link phil... I myself will be doing a valve adjustment soon. now where can you find a valve cover gasket without buying a whole gasket kit? www.georgefixs.com has the cam end plugs but cover gasket is eluding meOriginally posted by bikerphil View PostDon
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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Rtv gasket maker is all you need there.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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They are $12 here, you may need to order something else to make the minimum order. They may have changed that, it says $8.50 flat rate shipping. Problem is they are slow and ship just twice a week from Canada.Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post
http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/yamaha/xs1100/?filters[fitting]=customLast edited by bikerphil; 01-03-2012, 09:28 PM.2H7 (79)
3H3
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Thanks philOriginally posted by bikerphil View PostDon
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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Thats alot of surface to cover with just rvt... hows it holding up for ya?Originally posted by natemoen View PostDon
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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RTV is perfect for that and almost ALL other gasket surfaces on the bike. There are only 3 places that require real gaskets - the float bowls, head gasket, and exhaust gaskets. The fuel door gasket too if that counts. The entire engine can otherwise be put together with RTV without issue, and it actually works BETTER than a real gasket in many ways.Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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Works great, not a single leak at all.Originally posted by ddragon63 View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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