WEST coast-kerry's valve adjusting kit?

[astroaru]

Can I break into the queue here and request it? I am already on the east coast queue, I will remove myself from there? Let me know if that works. However, if tang or lewismug want it, I will wait 

[sector9]

I'd like to get put at the queue for the kit whenever you guys are finished with it. Sounds like there are 2-3 others in line, so no hurry. Thanks guys!

[astroaru]

"510": it has been a loooonnngggg time since I emailed you regarding the kit. No responses yet    Please spare some time replying to email and looking at the forum posts 

[510]

"510": it has been a loooonnngggg time since I emailed you regarding the kit. No responses yet    Please spare some time replying to email and looking at the forum posts 

Hey sorry man, I didn't get your PM for some reason... I keep an eye on the messages, but it doesn't seem like I got yours.

Anyway, I already sent it out to Tang last Saturday, so it should be getting there pretty soon...

Thanks!

[astroaru]

lol... so tang currently has two kits then. 

[510]

lol... so tang currently has two kits then. 

Yeah... I was under the impression that the east coast kit was still missing, so I looked at the east coast list and Tang was next in line.

Sorry dude... 

[Tang]

Astroaru PM me your address so when i get he kit i can mail it to you asap

[astroaru]

Tang: emailed you my address to po*****@yahoo.com
please email me back when you ship it out. Thanks 

[Tang]

alright!   

[sector9]

Way to keep these kits movin guys! Astro, whenever you're done, toss me a PM. Thanks guys!

[astroaru]

sure. I am expecting the kit by this weekend. If all goes well, I should be able to ship it by the Monday/Tuesday. Will pm you then Sector9 

[Tang]

blah sorry did't get to ship the kit out i'm def. going to ship it out tomorrow i'm sorry for the delay

don't get mad at me 

lol

[astroaru]

No worries Tang 

I am held up till Wednesday. I will be able to work on it only after that. If you ship it tomorrow (friday) by snail mail, I will have the kit by Wednesday which will be perfect for me as well. 

[Tang]

just to let everyone know i sent out the west coast kit today

ETA should be Next friday to Astroaru

thanks i'm going to jump back ont he east coast now bwahahah

[astroaru]

Guys: wanted to let y'all know that I received the kit today in bad shape. Looks like UPS has handled the package very very badly. 

The kit seemed like someone had opened it and tampered with the contents. All the tools were mixed up and shims were all over the place. So i have about 13 shims that I collected all over the box. I hope I am not missing any major tool that was supposed to be there.

I will work on my valves ASAP and send it around to 'sector 9'. Sector 9 pm me your address. Will pm you when I send it your way. I am hoping that everything will be over by sunday.

[pandy]

Sometimes the shipping is a bit less than delicate. Last time I got it, I added more foam padding to make sure everything stayed in place.

Here's a previous pic Kerry took of the kit before sending it out:

The next time the kit surfaces, I'd be curious to know what it (still) contains.

Shims come and go, things get broken or lost - that's just life.  I probably won't see the kit again for a LOONG time (I've got a duplicate set of tools ), but if anything is missing I'd like to help get it back "up to snuff".

For reference, here is what the kit contained when it last left my possession:

[astroaru]

Thanks pandy. I just saw the kit and the missing items are marked with red boxes. 

[astroaru]

Did the valve clearance check today. Both the exhaust and one of the intake valve gaps were in spec. The other intake valve needed a 2.55 mm shim that I did not find in the kit.  I have placed the order, should take a week before I get it.

Sector 9: Will send it once done. It all depends on when I get the shims here. Will also pm you with the tracking info when I send it your way. 

[SIKDMAX]

So how are the checking/adjusting going guys?  Having any problems?  Im half way through watching Kerrys excellent video  and it seems like something I could do myself.  I guess Id like to be put on the list.  Thanks!

[astroaru]

Actually the whole process is fairly simple. Since you have a 99 GS, it should be much easier, I had to take off my fairings to get the valve cover off. Millionth thanks to Kerry for that excellent video. Made the whole process look easy  We look forward to many more video tutorials from you. All in all, shouldn't take more than 2-3 hours. Good luck.