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
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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.
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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

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 ?)

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13 Aug 2024 14:22 #903208 by Nessism
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I have a bag of shims, with a few thicker sizes.  Do you know the exact sizes you need?  There are 8 sizes between 2.6 and 3.0.

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13 Aug 2024 16:05 - 13 Aug 2024 16:09 #903217 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic ISO Shims 13mm dia in 2.6-3.0mm
Years ago i bought two new unused Würth sets of shims (13 and 7,5 mm diameter) as steal deal for 100 € .

 
 
 
 
 

BTW: Dump your b/w eye cancer copy of the Gpz750 manual and get the colored scan of the FSM:

 
 

www.750turbo.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2...6d7b41f07a75dfe10c18

www.750turbo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=13320
 
Last edit: 13 Aug 2024 16:09 by Scirocco.
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