GS500E Valve shim question

[cheetahman]

Does anybody know if the GS500 valve shims are case hardened or through hardened?  The reason I ask?  Because I don't have any shims, but I do have a surface grinder.  I just don't want to grind on them if they are case hardened 'cause bad things happen if you do. 

[sledge]

Why not just buy one in the correct size and eliminate any risk/doubt.

If you cant wait for it to arrive surface grind one face of the original shim and fit it with the ground face against the bucket.

[cheetahman]

Good suggestion.  No dealers in my area and just trying to avoid outrageous internet shipping costs. 

[slipperymongoose]

I've been wondering the same, I to have access and a few spare hours of a night at work.

[Tombstones81]

http://www.newmotorcycleparts.com/motor_parts/valve_shims.html

where I get mine.

Not too bad on price if you know what sizes to order that you need.

[cheetahman]

I've been wondering the same, I to have access and a few spare hours of a night at work

My plan is to bring the bike in to work on a Saturday, do my 4 hours, and then get the boss to let me adjust the valves and grind the shims in the afternoon.  It seems like I could get them exactly where I need them to be that way instead of getting them close, because a certain shim isn't available.

[slipperymongoose]

I just like using the surface grinder.