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  • nemesis71
    XSive
    • May 2010
    • 12
    • ohio

    #1

    shims make me sad

    What other valve shims will interchange with XS 1100
  • rpgoerlich
    XSive Maximus
    • Dec 2007
    • 643
    • Katy, Tx

    #2
    Some Yamaha Dealerships will exchange for what you need.

    If you can't find what you need check here:

    Richard

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    • randy
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Dec 2003
      • 4521

      #3
      BMW's and Kawasaki's are also 29mm.

      Which ones do you need? We have a shim library. We exchange by mail. Only cost is postage.

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      • XSokieSPECIAL
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Jun 2009
        • 1631
        • Tulsa, OK

        #4
        Originally posted by nemesis71
        What other valve shims will interchange with XS 1100
        I've heard the Ford Taurus SHO engine is built by Yamaha and the shims are the same size but come in a greater variety of thicknesses and are CHEAPER.

        AFAIK

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        • tadtl1
          XSive
          • Mar 2010
          • 98
          • Auburn Mi

          #5
          taurus engine shims

          Hi,

          I am sure that the early Taurus SHO engines were built by Yamaha, but dont know at what year they changed. Based on the difficulty of obtaining the shims overall, it may very well be worth checking further into it. My dealer wanted thirteen bux a shim as I recall, and stated that reusing others was ok, but didnt have any used ones.
          Last edited by tadtl1; 05-09-2010, 10:17 AM.
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          • trbig
            Simply used to just post A LOT!
            • Nov 2005
            • 7838
            • Ada, Oklahoma

            #6
            Just remember that Suzuki made a 29.5mm shim, so take a set of calipers with you to be sure. You can't even hold the both together and tell the difference, it just won't quiiiiite fit in the bucket.


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            • XSokieSPECIAL
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jun 2009
              • 1631
              • Tulsa, OK

              #7
              Tad.......

              There is always the forum library too:

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              • DGXSER
                Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
                • Nov 2008
                • 12001
                • Cincinnati, Ohio

                #8
                Yep, I to got the 29.5 mm shim before, it will not go in. I found a local bike shop that has a complete set of shims and sold me what I needed at $2 or $3 a shim.
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                • natemoen
                  Master of XSology
                  • May 2010
                  • 8640
                  • Fargo

                  #9
                  Wow I am not looking forward to checking my valves.....
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                  • XSokieSPECIAL
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 1631
                    • Tulsa, OK

                    #10
                    Relax nate

                    It ain't as bad as it sounds.

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                    • Winterhawk
                      XSive Maximus
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 684
                      • Missouri

                      #11
                      Originally posted by XSokieSPECIAL
                      I've heard the Ford Taurus SHO engine is built by Yamaha and the shims are the same size but come in a greater variety of thicknesses and are CHEAPER.

                      AFAIK
                      Coll I have a Yamha SHO that I need to do the vavle adjustment on. I have some Yamaha Motorcycle shims. Good to know this, thanks.
                      "We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "

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