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From: jamitche@uok.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Shims
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Date: Sun, 16-Mar-86 19:45:00 EST
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Posted: Sun Mar 16 19:45:00 1986
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Nf-From: uok.UUCP!jamitche    Mar 16 18:45:00 1986


Can't answer for Kawasaki but I'm real familiar with Honda shims
(I used to own a '81 CB900F)(before some CAR driver totalled
it for me) and yes, shims are no big deal, just a pain. Firstly, 
you don't know what shims you'll need till you've got the old 
ones out.(oh yeah, measure the valve/shim clearance beforehand,
in the method your manual says).The shim'll probably be numbered
somewhere. If not, you'll have to take a micrometer to it.
(don't be scared, a cheap mic costs $8.00 at a hardware store).
     You'll probably also need SPECIAL TOOLS to get to these
shims. If they're like honda's, you really do need the
special tools, too. 
    Here's a hint, make a map. Measure all the valves, take
'em all out, record their codes or thicknesses on the map. 
Then go down to the dealer. Keep the map. Next time you do
this, you can see how much they've worn.