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Wanted Valve shims

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by Sarah, Nov 12, 2016.

  1. Sarah

    Sarah maxim-um fun

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    Need four 270's and two 255's.

    Will have two 280's and three 275's left over.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I think @hogfiddles runs a shim pool. Swap n save! Start a convo with him, or wait for him to chime in here. He's like Betelgeuse, just say his name 3 times and he'll appear!

    Btw, how did the insurance thing go? I assume reasonably well, if you're still maintaining the engine!
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I have 2 @270 and 2 at 255
    also 2@2725 bmw shims
    what were your clearances and shims you are replacing of the valves that needed the 270s the bmw 2725s may work for you

    will swap for the shims you do not need
     
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  4. Sarah

    Sarah maxim-um fun

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    I sent him a message, thanks! Looks like he has the shims I need, too :)

    And the insurance stuff all worked out finally, thanks for asking! I got to keep my bike, and they gave me the value I asked for it. Indiana also requires reimbursement for an "equivalent" rental, whether you got one or not, so I got that, too. I did have to find all the Indiana codes for them to prove it, but after that things went pretty smoothly :D
     
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    Sarah maxim-um fun

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    All the 270's are replacing 275's. The BMW 2725's would barely bring them in spec. That's really cool they do smaller increments like that though. I have a couple adjustments that would be great for, 2 intake valves right at 0.06. The recommended shim would only bring the clearance to the minimum 0.11, but the next size would bring it just outside maximum to 0.16.

    Hogfiddles does have the shims I need, but if you need my old shims let me know.
     

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