One of the parts bikes that I picked up had a motor with only 12k miles on it. The PO let his friend steal the shims off of it. He took them off by taking the cam shafts off. Now, once I get ready to put it all back together, how do I go about trying to line this all up again? I have no idea what to do as far as lining it all back up and then getting the chain tight and everything.
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FIRST thing, do you own a SHOP manual for this bike? If NOT, that needs to be your FIRST purchase! Ray. -
I just have the downloaded manual from bikecliffComment
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Ok, I just downloaded a more specific manual.Comment
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That will have the cam installation info you need. You will first need to get 8 thin shims to install BEFORE you put the cams back in so you don't damage the cams by rotating them with no shims in place. Ray.Comment
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I was thinking about taking the shims from my other motor, and then taking measurements once they are in so that I know what I need to get. Would that work?Comment
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That will work so you can install the cams. The idea behind using thin shims is so you can be assured of having some clearance when you measure the lash. If the shims are too thick you won't be able to get a feeler gauge in there so you won't be able to measure the lash.Ed
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Where are you? There might be a GS-er with a box 'o shims nearby. Put your location in your profile.
For example, if you're near Indy, I'd be happy to help.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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You need to take the cam chain tensioner out too. I would suggest putting some new seals in it while it is apartComment
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I am in central ilinois. right across the river from peoria.Comment
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