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Shim Woes..!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Rsk_141, Aug 14, 2014.

  1. Rsk_141

    Rsk_141 Member

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    Got my New Shims To Complete Valve Clearences,

    Yeah you Guessed It!

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    Too BIG..!

    Don't You Just Love It !
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Suzuki shim. Close But No Cigar.............
     
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    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    Where'd you get them from?
     
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    Man that sucks!
     
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    Rsk, same thing happened to me. I swapped mine at a dealer and unfortunately he gave me 29.5 Suzuki shims. Guy never charged me in the first place for the swap so when and I went back and he gave me the correct size. I truly have no complaints and was appreciative. The gentleman's intentions were solely to help. Why not call a few local dealers in the area and talk to the service department see if they will swap. Even if they charge a couple quids to swap each shim you need. Try dealers / shops specializing in BMW, Kawasaki and Yamaha vintage bikes. They are 29 mm. Good luck.
     
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  6. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I hate it when that happens. Someone should start a shim pool.........

    dave
     
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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    Aha ! The UK/Euro shim pool is finding its feet right now. So far I have 'bought' a shim from another member for a fiver plus postage - others (Robbie) have suggested he would be happy to swap a shim for a another 'random' size.

    I can't see it mattters too much how it operates as long as availability is kept on the list - see here..

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=46918.html

    All the best

    James
     
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  8. Rsk_141

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    Got the Shims off Ebay, Contacted the Guy i Got them from, he seems Cool,
    is going to Send Me The Correct Shims, so all is Well.

    turns Out I totally messed up on the Measuring of the shims Anyway so it was quite fortunate that it happened.

    was putting a .20 gauge in and Writing down 20
    so when it came to checking the table I Was taking that as between 16- 20,

    Wrong!

    When it is actually between 21-25, Stupid Mistake

    DoH..!!!


    Will have Some Shims Up For Pool After I Have Finished

    Gary.
     
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