ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm

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13 Aug 2024 14:10 - 13 Aug 2024 14:33 #903206 by FaultedGeologist

ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm was created by FaultedGeologist

ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm for the 1980 KZ750. Damned shop didnt re-shim proper... or ground too much off the valve stem. I have a few in the 2.25 to 2.5 range.

Kawasaki can ordrr me OEM for $10ea.

This kit is 4140 rolled steel, 2x each size 2mm-3.1mm for $80... asap opinions?
z1parts.net/13mm-valve-shim-kit-4pcs-of-...n-0-05mm-increments/

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1980 KZ750 LTD H4
FSMaunual: kz.bike-night.com/media/GPz750-full.pdf
Stock except for:
New chain and sprocket (530?).
Dynatek Ignition
Manual tensioner on the way.

Buy JIS screwdrivers.

Last edit: 13 Aug 2024 14:33 by FaultedGeologist. Reason: More.

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13 Aug 2024 14:14 #903207 by Wookie58

Replied by Wookie58 on topic ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm

FaultedGeologist wrote:
ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm for the 1980 KZ750. Damned shop didnt re-shim proper... or ground too much off the valve stem. I have a few in the 2.25 to 2.5 range.

A word of warning - if it's simply an excessive clearance, that won't cause a significant compression issue (have you measured the compression ?)

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca

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