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valve shims

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Gunner the Viking

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I'm sure this has already been asked but i couldn't find it, so where is the best place to get valve shims i'm getting ready to redo mine and would like to get the best bargain for my money?

And cuz i'm sure it will be asked i'm working on a 1980 GS750L with about 30k on it
 
Gunner the Viking said:
Then what does it use i've never been in the head of this one yet and any info is always helpful
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It uses screw type adjustments. All you need is a feeler gauge, a 9mm wrench and a special tool.

Part Number: 09917-14910 Description: DRIVER TAPPET A.

You can find the tool on ebay all day long.
 
screw and locknut adjusters.

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MUCH easier and cheaper (free!) than shims.
 
Wonderful! that makes things so much easier and cheaper. thank you for the info i should be able to do it this weekend then if i don't need the shims
 
Please keep in mind that the picture shown is NOT what you are going to see when you pull the cover.

The concept with the threaded adjusters is good, but you have separate cams for intake and exhaust, and two valves for each side of each cylinder.

TIP: Use two feeler gauges (of the same size) and set both valves for that cylinder at the same time. That will prevent any rocking of the rocker arm, which might skew your measurements a bit.
 
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