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thombre
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After several months of consternation, I gradually overcame any doubt that I could complete the valve inspection and adjustment. By reading and understanding the many posts on this site,it gave me the insight I needed and am very thankful for. After getting the bike up and running after several repairs were needed,I could feel the engine was running tight. Realizing if I pushed it too hard I could overheat and cause damage to valves or worse. I found that two valves were within clearance,five were tight,and one was loose. I replaced eight shims,when all were within clearance. The intake avg. clearance was .057mm,the exhaust avg. clearance was .07mm. The GS shim club will help out with needed shims. I recieved a 2.20 I am returning. Plan on using a check shim next time around. Also will purchase dgital caliper,for approx $20.Some shims have no discearnable markings, to gauge size I used a micrometer. The check shim would have proved more reliable,by using feeler gauge to determine mm I needed to bring within clearance.Also rather than using valve depressor tool,I used the folded tie wrap with success,after a few misguided attempts.An ice pick worked well for lifting shim,tweezers would have worked better than my needlenose pliers,for removing shim. The bike started and ran well after completion,giving the engine a throatier sound. Much more performance from throttle,with room to spare.Much appreciation to all contributors which posts opened my eyes and ears, you guy's are the best and make this site so incredibly rich!
Glad to be a part of this,Tom Brennan
Glad to be a part of this,Tom Brennan
The first time is the hardest. After you've done it a few times it's child play and only takes about 30 min. start to finish, including removing the tank and all. It' nice to anticipate your next valve adjustment by having the needed shims on hand. Z1 Enterprises sell them for about $5 each.
