Is there a standard valve shim thickness?

[natedawg120]

Ok, I have a 2005 gs500f and I took it all apart and checked the valve clearances, left intake is too close, right intake is took close, left exhaust is good and right exhaust is too far.  I just want to know if it comes with a standard shim from the factory or do I need to pull them out to see what they are.  Weather got me so I had to reassemble before my engine got a drink.

[Rema1000]

Shims come in only too sizes:

A bit too thick, and a bit too thin!

Just kidding, but you'll have to pull them and see...  and ideally measure them with a caliper.  They come in all sizes, even fresh from the farm.

[natedawg120]

thanks, I was just hoping that I wouldn't have to tear my little GS apart again to measure the shims.  Well I gess the more times I have to take her apart the better I will remember what goes were. Thanks  

[dgyver]

Shims come in only too sizes:

A bit too thick, and a bit too thin!

You are exactly right. Even with having a hugh assortment, I still cannot get the perfect size. It really sucks when someone has installed them in the wrong way and the cam has worn off the thickness marking.