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Advice on tool

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by saftie, Apr 7, 2019.

  1. saftie

    saftie Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Hey there,

    Bummer, I just found out that the shims on my bike do not have any sizes stamped onto them.

    Now I need a good and reliable tool to measure shim thickness. I don't even know what it's called: caliper, micrometer? Both the same?

    Any suggestions? Self explanatory that it has to be accurate measuring small thicknesses.

    Digital would be ideal and way easier.


    Thanks
    G
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Best using a micrometer that is what I have. With a micrometer you can measure the centre of the shim where the cam lobe is bearing. A vernier caliper will measure across the shim the micrometer allows you to measure the centre as stated.
     
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    saftie Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Thanks.
    Looking for good brand/model that people have good experience with, or which to stay away from
     
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    saftie Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Awesome, thank you
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    get one new shim that you know the size of and use it as a standard to test device. shim sizes are not dead on to the stamped size. closest shims to marked size are oem shims and BMW shims
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    go to harbor freight and get a 6 inch caliper, it's more accurate than you need to be for $15 bucks
     
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    Thanks guys.
    I ordered one. I actually use my caliper a lot so upgrading to digital will be nice. Well, that and the fact that I can finally finish the valve clearance job soon.
     

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