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    #16
    Originally posted by willie View Post
    Does anyone know if the Shim Club is still in operation? I need (2) 2.60 shims for my '82 1100G and am hoping to avoid the online prices.
    Online prices aren't crazy these days. I bought a few 25mm's from 4into1 for $8 each. Not bad if you know the sizes and only need a few. Also don't recall if that is the Suzi size or if it was for a different project.
    Current rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi California

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      #17
      Thanks. I'll look into 4into1. The best price I could find so far has been $13 each and $15 for postage.
      Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


      Present Stable includes:
      '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
      '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
      '82 GS1100G Resto project

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        #18
        Z1 has shims for $4.83 each.

        Color/Finish: Raw Material: Steel Fits: Suzuki Models (See Fitment Below) Sizes Available: Please Select Desired Size and QTY Below 2.20mm 2.25mm 2.30mm 2.35mm 2.40mm 2.45mm 2.50mm 2.55mm 2.60mm 2.65mm 2.70mm 2.75mm 2.80mm 2.85mm 2.90mm 2.95mm 3.00mm Notes: Sold Individually Also Available as a Shop Kit (See Related Parts)


        I quite likely have some 2.60's. I'll check later and let you know Willie.
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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          #19
          Pm me exactly what shims you need and what exact size shims of yours you would like to exchange. I have a pretty good collection, worst case I don't have em.
          Last edited by GabrielGoes; 12-17-2021, 12:21 AM. Reason: Spelling
          Originally posted by tkent02
          That's not a tree, that's a shrubbery. Now get to work on that old dirt bike
          John 3:16

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            #20
            If Gabriel doesn't cover you I've got some 2.60's. It's best to stock up and plan your next adjustment while gathering shims. Take an inventory and get some smaller sizes than what you have now.
            Ed

            To measure is to know.

            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              #21
              Thanks guys. Thanks a LOT! Storm responded to my PM earlier this evening and offered to mail me what I need.
              Thanks again and have a very merry Christmas!
              Willie
              Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


              Present Stable includes:
              '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
              '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
              '82 GS1100G Resto project

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                #22
                Yeah hmm I sent a line out to Ray a while back to see if he had a 2.55, haven't heard. I'll probably just pick up a handful of sizes at Z1 before spring.
                "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                -Denis D'shaker

                79 GS750N

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                  #23
                  Two questions, do these valves ever get to the point of no more necessary adjusting?
                  If so, what mileage might that be?
                  Larry

                  '79 GS 1000E
                  '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                  '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                  '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                  '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by alke46 View Post
                    Two questions, do these valves ever get to the point of no more necessary adjusting?
                    No, never. The clearance reduces with mileage as the valve sinks into the head.
                    Ed

                    To measure is to know.

                    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                    Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                    Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                      No, never. The clearance reduces with mileage as the valve sinks into the head.
                      Do the 8 valve GS heads have hardened valve seats?
                      - 1983 GS850L ~ 30,000 miles and going up - Finally ready for a proper road trip!
                      - 1977 GS750B - Sold but not forgotten

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by 93Bandit View Post
                        Do the 8 valve GS heads have hardened valve seats?
                        Yes, but there is still wear.

                        A well taken care of big GS bike will run 100k miles or more. Problem is, many don't take care of things like valve adjustment and when the valves sink, the clearance goes to zero, and when that happens the valves hang open and burn. Valve seats can overheat and crack too.
                        Ed

                        To measure is to know.

                        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                          No, never. The clearance reduces with mileage as the valve sinks into the head.
                          The last time I reconditioned the head of the S I had the seats recut back to the original angles also had the engineering shop 'top' the valve stems of 4 new valves to bring the shim gaps back to the thicker shim end.
                          sigpic

                          Don't say can't, as anything is possible with time and effort, but, if you don't have time things get tougher and require more effort.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by tatu View Post
                            The last time I reconditioned the head of the S I had the seats recut back to the original angles also had the engineering shop 'top' the valve stems of 4 new valves to bring the shim gaps back to the thicker shim end.
                            Yes, that's the standard process.

                            Big Jay from APE said that when the KZ1000 police heads come in for service they tip the valves to bring them back to OEM height. Sometimes, he said, that results in the valve keepers sticking up above the end of the valve, and when that occurs, they trim back the keepers too. Good fun.
                            Ed

                            To measure is to know.

                            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                              #29
                              Hi. I have 6 or 7 shims in the 2.7 to 2.9 range that I likely will never use. Happy to donate them

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Tpalmer1359 View Post
                                Hi. I have 6 or 7 shims in the 2.7 to 2.9 range that I likely will never use. Happy to donate them
                                Dang, just a smidgen too late lol. I just ordered 4 2.7, 1 2.75 and a 2.65 for my bike.
                                - 1983 GS850L ~ 30,000 miles and going up - Finally ready for a proper road trip!
                                - 1977 GS750B - Sold but not forgotten

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