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| | | Shannona1989 | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/08/2022 | | Posts | : | 25 | | Location | : | Geraldton , Western Australia , Australia |
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| | Posted : 16 Dec 2023 - 11:04 Post title : Valve shims | | | Any Aussies managed to track down valve shims for there 1700 in Australia or do we have to buy overseas? Cheers
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| | | daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,686 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 16 Dec 2023 - 17:06 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Shannona1989) | | | Do a search here for shims. There are honda and other shims that are the same and can be used and i know there are posts about it. Probably all of the big 4 have shims that'll work. They're pretty generic.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Dec 2023 - 07:15 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Shannona1989) | | | Triumph dealers can source them genuine, I believe Honda do the same sizes.
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| | | Shannona1989 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/08/2022 | | Posts | : | 25 | | Location | : | Geraldton , Western Australia , Australia |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2024 - 20:15 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: daz) | | | Being the 20,000km valve check/adjustment how do I what size shim to purchase?
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| | | LeT | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2023 | | Posts | : | 4 | | Location | : | Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2024 - 04:46 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Shannona1989) | | | You can't know in advance of checking the valve clearances, I'm afraid. The process is of checking and changing is quite involved on the Thunderbird 16/1700s. But checking is the easier of the two tasks. You might be lucky and find them in spec.
If you find one that is too tight, you'll need s thinner shim. If one is too loose, you'll need a thicker shim. Sounds can only be changed by removing the cam shafts. Replacing the cams with the correct toning is non trivial, requiring special tools.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2024 - 06:47 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Shannona1989) | | | As mentioned, you have to check clearances first, once that is done if the tolerances are out of spec then use an online shim calculator. Replacing shims is not a job for the inexperienced, if you are mechanically minded and can follow a workshop manual, have a couple of the special tools required, then you should be ok. There are heaps of posts on here about doing it.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Shannona1989 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/08/2022 | | Posts | : | 25 | | Location | : | Geraldton , Western Australia , Australia |
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| | Posted : 04 Feb 2024 - 10:41 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Leethal) | | | Thanks mate, I'm pretty switched on mechanical wise rebuild my own engines. How much will this SPECIAL tool set me back? Thank you
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 04 Feb 2024 - 21:18 Post title : Re: Valve shims (Re: Shannona1989) | | | I can't tell you that, bought mine over ten years ago. You will need the timing pin, flywheel puller , holding tool for the flywheel . These can be made if you can borrow some and have a lathe. Try pricing from the UK, sometimes cheaper than dealers here.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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