Shim bucket ( tappet ) wear on GS1000G?

[exdirtbiker]

I don't see any mention of inspecting / measuring these. How much is too much?
some show signs of scuffing at the perfect light angle, but all are smooth to the touch.

[Nessism]

I think that damage is mostly from overheating. It's pretty common but not ideal. Some guys let the bike idle for too long in the driveway. Using crappy oil may contribute to the scuffing too.

[exdirtbiker]

So it's safe to use them, I don't need to find new / other used ones ???

[tkent02]

Was it in the number 4 cylinder's valves?

[exdirtbiker]

Was it in the number 4 cylinder's valves?

They're all about the same.
the PO told me "the bike came with 38 MM carbs, pulled 135 HP on a dyno but it was too racy for street" so he downsized to RS36... and never got them set up properly.

He also said it had 1085 kit. ( not )

The head tragedy can be viewed here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...of-the-buckets

[Nessism]

They're all about the same.
the PO told me "the bike came with 38 MM carbs, pulled 135 HP on a dyno but it was too racy for street" so he downsized to RS36... and never got them set up properly.

He also said it had 1085 kit. ( not )

The head tragedy can be viewed here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...of-the-buckets

That's funny! 135 hp on a 1000G! Yeah baby!

I think those buckets will run okay. If this bike is your baby and you plan on keeping it forever then you may want to try to find some better ones. The buckets are all the same from 550 to 1100G so there are tons of them out there to pick through.

[exdirtbiker]

I'm not marrying it, but I don't want to do anything that will blow up on the next owner. ( I think a GoldWing is in my future... )
If they are good enough to run, then I will put them back in service.
Or I could always crack open the spare motor that I drove to Buffalo to buy because... um... I guess I wanted to spend 8 hrs in a car. twice in a week. :-)