pegscraper Posted February 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2008 For those who check their own valve clearances and occasionally need a different size shim, how about the idea of someone on the board here running a valve shim bank, where unneeded sizes could be traded in for a needed size, with the only cost being shipping? These things cost a lot new, and I figure there have to be some laying around not needed by one guy that another guy could use. Thoughts? Yay? Nay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted February 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2008 I'm all for it. We have one for the Triumphs and it works out great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSupina Posted February 15, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2008 Sounds like it's worth a shot to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted February 15, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2008 I have a Shim kit with various sizes. Its free for use to members here. All I ask is that you add a couple of shims and put your old changed out shims in it when you use it, and pay shipping charges. It has the tool in the kit. Right now KYCAVEMAN has it. If you want to use it PM me and I'll tell him to ship it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted February 15, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 15, 2008 I have an independent shop that swaps shims for free. I have even had the local Yamaha shop swap for free the last time I tried. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted February 15, 2008 The last time I did mine, I asked the local Y dealer if they would trade shims. The head mechanic said no, because they wear down. They can run their business however they want, but I've never heard tell anywhere of one showing wear. Well it looks we already have someone basically running a shim bank. I didn't know about it, and I've been around here for a while. How is a new guy supposed to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted February 15, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2008 It wasn't promoted anywhere, but i did know about it. How i came to that Knowledge ?? I don't remember :rotf::rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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