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I just removed all the shims from 1979 GS 1000

jknappsax said:
... but the guys I have been using for about 28 years no longer want to work on old Japanese bikes; they don't want to deal with carb boots, o-rings, shims, etc. I wanted them to sort out the carbs that the PO never could get right after putting on pods and a 4-to-1 header, and the guy who was really good with old Japanese fours left. The shop does custom work, mostly HD, and makes most of its money from accessories. If I could get some help, I would, but if not, at least I CARE about my bike, so I'll be careful, if occasionally dumb.
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I fully equate with your situation. I personally wrote the same words about the frustration in moving to a new state and all the dealers wouldn't touch a bike over 10 years old. Mine being 27.

BUT, a nearby GS Forum member put me in touch with a local Triumph dealer who will still do quality mechanical work on old Suzuki's - but he will not do electrical as that is a time consuming nightmare and people won't pay him for all that time at $60/hr. No problem I can do that myself and have lots of time. He gives written quotes on mechanical work and this bike isn't my daily driver so time is no problem which keeps my cost down.

Hopefully someone in your area will hook you too up with a reliable mechanic for those jobs you'd prefer not to tackle without a factory manual or specialized tools.

All the best of luck in your restoration/ maintenance.
 
shim spacer

shim spacer

dont know if this will help or do more dammage to my engine, but took out all of the shims on my 550e to get correct gap set up, as they were all tight i had to take out each one , i replacecd it with a 2p coin {uk} so as not to dammage the cams when rotating them, as i get new ones i,ll take the coin out and put the replacement shim back in as i go along, i realise some will be swapped around as i have sizes varying 2.60-2.75.
If this works it will be a cheap tool total cost 16p, if it doesn,t it will be an expensive tool, new cams ,buckets, or head

nothing ventured, nothing gained
 
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