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Valve shim swap

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by blame_the_po, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. blame_the_po

    blame_the_po Member

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    I'd like to swap some valve shims for my 82 XJ650.

    I need:

    265 x 2
    260 x 1
    295 x 3

    I have:

    275 x 1
    270 x 2
    300 x 3

    Let me know what you got and what you need. TIA
     
    blame_the_po, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. blame_the_po

    blame_the_po Member

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    no one has any shims to swap?

    How bout to sell ?
     
    blame_the_po, Jun 19, 2009
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    johntc Member

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    Try Chacal at XJ4ever. You can find him in the forums. He'll have what you need and get it to you quick.
     
    johntc, Jun 19, 2009
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    chacal carries NEW aftermarket shims for less than half what Yamaha gets for them.

    Re-using old shims is asking for trouble, which is why nobody's jumping to trade.
     
    bigfitz52, Jun 19, 2009
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    blame_the_po Member

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    oh, I read somewhere that Yamaha says they last forever. Also heard that some MC shops will swap with you. why is it asking for trouble?
     
    blame_the_po, Jun 21, 2009
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    bill Active Member

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    Some shops will swap. Understanding I have from this forum is the shims are only hardened on the surface. No real way to tell when they have worn through.
     
    bill, Jun 22, 2009
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    I always measure the shims I take out & put in using a micrometer. That helps fine tune the resulting clearance, and checks the shims for wear. If they are more than 1.5 thousandths undersize, I don't use them, I trade them off here (no-just kidding-they go in the recycle bin).
     
    smokamoto40, Jun 22, 2009
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