I'm coming up on finally getting my new piston rings broken in and I'll be checking my valve clearances in this upcoming week so I will have plenty of shims I could donate as well. Stupid burnt valve

OK, I've ordered my own valve shim tool (2 of em), but will likely need a few shims on my next check / adjustment. With the east coast kit lost again... pffffft.

So, we still need SUZUKI SHIMS as the calipers, shims (for checking) and valve spring compressor are accounted for here on this thread.

I'll donate one valve spring tool, on the condition there is some kind of a check and balance that the kit will continue to circulate. Paypal deposit, whatever. I don't care. I just want to be able to put my name on a list for the valuable (like gold apparently) valve shims.

*bump*

OK, who has shims ? (the valve tool arrived today)

I'm ready to put two kits together, one for gstwins circulation and one for myself.

Get crackin !

Hi Gang,

Does anyone know if there's still a valve kit kicking around?

Cheers,
J

Edit: Never mind I found the right thread... right at the top of the page .

So I need to do valves.

A- I assume there is no kit.

B- Where do I buy shims and the tool. $11 shims! Yikes!

I don't know how old this thread is but the paypal idea will fail as anyone can reverse payments so easily a caveman could do it.

That's pretty disappointing this small forum can't ship a kit around without it getting stolen.

I'm impatient so I'm just going to do the valves now, buy the sizes I think I need and then cross my fingers.

These guys are $7 each:

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/valve_shims.htm

Or you can buy in bulk, 5 of one size for $25

http://www.procycle.us/hotcams/shim_refills.htm

They also have a set with 2 of each size, but it skips every other size.  18 total for $110




I called my local Suzuki parts department and the asswipe on the phone didn't even know what a valve shim was.  He thought it was part of the shifter.  And they wanted $12.95 each, want me to show up in person and pay, and then come back 3-4 business days later to pick them up.  Uhh yeah dude.

Just added 255 and 265 to Kerry's West coast package.
Thank you guys!

whats the possibility of getting the valve kit on the east coast? I'm in fort wayne indiana. I am in fort wayne indiana and seriously need some help.
I will gladly donate my used shims.
Let me know, Thanks.

Jeff

I have two 2.60's, is there someone I can ship them to so they can be tossed in the kit?  I'd rather see them go to use.

Quote from: Goat_Tyrant on September 08, 2009, 05:01:37 PM
whats the possibility of getting the valve kit on the east coast? I'm in fort wayne indiana. I am in fort wayne indiana and seriously need some help.
I will gladly donate my used shims.
Let me know, Thanks.

Jeff

The east coast kit is dead. 

Go ahead and 'friend' Eric Ryan Wiltse on Facebook.  Put "Mafia Wars" in the message.  Then bug him about sending the kit out.  Hell, I'd pay for a UPS call tag so it wouldn't cost him anything.

You might be able to get the west coast kit (I know Elementguy was able to get it).  As for a new kit, I think it won't happen since we haven't found a good way to make it work.

Im new to the board but i can donate a bunch of shims to the kit,

vincel@mindspring.com

Hello folks,  I have a thread on the for sale section that gives the details of the GS Resources Shim Club.  It may be something you would be interested in.  Send me a message if interested.  Ray   

I just bought back my old GS, and I'll be needing to reshim the valves.   Anyone news on a valve kit?   Whats needed to be donated, and if anyone can ship me one to florida sometime in the future?

Thanks guys.

EDIT: Copied to the East Coast Kit Thread. Mis=posted.

Hello All. A little while back, I offered up the idea to do a sort of "pay as needed" shim kit. The thought being that I would offer my kit once I was done using it and forward it on. The cost to get the kit would be some sort of nominal fee. Not a rental but basically, you are buying the entire kit for really cheap. (Including a small selection of shims.) Because I am selling my bike, I am looking to put it all together with a few shims that I have. (Maybe 1/2 dozen.) I am sure I have the same shims as most everyone but it might be that I have the size you need. So, by Friday, I will put together the kit for the east coast and the first person that offers up the starting amount to get the kit, will have it within 3 days. (USPS Flat Rate Box.) There may be a couple of items / tools that you will have to source separately but all in all, it will get you started.

I will say this. The tool that I have is not that great but might get you through the swap out. It is a softer metal than I would think is needed and the left edge is a little rounded but should do the trick.

I will post up the cost for you to get the kit and once you are finished, you should ask for the same amount. you will also need to add your shims to the kit to keep it going. If everyone is straight up and honest, it should work out fine. Otherwise, you simply paid a little to get a kit. (No stealing involved.)

Let me know any opinions. I will have it ready by Friday to send out.

Chris B.

This is the first time i've looked at this thread, but the kits sound like a great idea for everyone that doesnt have access to tools at home. With the amount of users from the states, it would be worthwhile to have them circulating 

The deposit sounds like a good way to atleast give some peace of mind that the kit will keep moving, and whats a couple dollars to get access to tools you would otherwise have to buy for a much larger amount of money?

I'm from Aus, so I won't have access to the kits, but i've got everything i need at home anyway, so that's not an issue. Just thought i'd offer my 2 cents 

oh and by 'couple of dollars', i was referring to the money paypal takes

FYI

If you submit money by the "gift" Designation, paypal doesn't take a cut. Conversely, you can refund it, and it doesn't take a cut.

I think this can be unstickied too.