Rotated the engine withhout a couple of shims in place

[Loose Chain]

https://www.xlmoto.se/product/ventilshimsverktyg-jmp_pid-7224041

I just read the reviews now and one person is complaining about the ”chrome surface” coming off. I will look for something better.

Those are probably the same as the Motion Pro ones. The junk plating comes off them real easy. And the metal is soft and they wear very quickly. The "Honda" tools are still available. A little more money but worth it.

 

[brettp]

I think I have the motion pro one. Had good luck with it.

 

[brettp]

Maybe newer ones are better?

 

[Loose Chain]

Actually I think the newer ones are worse.

 

[brettp]

Yikes. That's probably what I have then. Just bought it within the last year, I think.

 

[millsmobile]

Hmm. This shim removal tool has left alot of tiny aluminium shavings in the oil. How bad is this? I am fishing around with a magnet in the oil to try and collect as much as possible.

Also, the valve clearance is 0.06mm for almost all valves. I understand 0.13mm is the optimal clearance. So it looks like I will have to replace almost all shims as most are 2.90mm thick. These shims are quite expensive and often comes in increments of 0.05mm. So shall i go for a clearance of 0.11mm or 0.16mm?

If you're picking it out with a magnet it's not aluminum and might be coming from somewhere else.

You can find finer increments of shims if needed but I didn't find it necessary. I got as many of mine as close as possible playing shim musical chairs, and then ordered exactly what I needed to get the others in spec. I followed the advice here that .003" is way too tight and aimed for the recommended .005" (.13mm). Given the choice I went with .006" over .004" (one .05mm shim size) and counted .007" as too loose.

 

[Liffa]

If you're picking it out with a magnet it's not aluminum and might be coming from somewhere else.

You can find finer increments of shims if needed but I didn't find it necessary. I got as many of mine as close as possible playing shim musical chairs, and then ordered exactly what I needed to get the others in spec. I followed the advice here that .003" is way too tight and aimed for the recommended .005" (.13mm). Given the choice I went with .006" over .004" (one .05mm shim size) and counted .007" as too loose.

The tool itself is magnetic, so it must be some kind of alloy.

Ok, I just placed an order from a seller located in Italy, in total 11 shims at 4 euro/each. I went for the shims that would give a clearance of 0,11-0,12mm. I also got rear wheel rubber dampers for an older cb750k rear wheel from an Italian seller. Oh my, the spares for these older bikes are expensive…