Where to get valve shims? besides sho source

[Terrorizer]

Does anyone know where I can get valve shims for the upper 60k besides sho source? Thanks.

 

[rbruso]

RCM Automotive has some and pretty much everyone here that does their own 60K have a shim (or two dozen) laying around.

If you're looking for a particular size, it's easy to post a request.

 

[frosho]

I believe SHObill rents out a kit with an assortment of shims.

 

[luigisho]

Does shonut still carry them?

 

[SHObill]

I believe SHObill rents out a kit with an assortment of shims.

I do! & it's available!

 

[sho'noffmtx]

go to a local motorcycle dealership. 80's bikes used the same shims as the sho. If they are cool about it they will just exchange shims for you like mine does

 

[jmpSHO2nd]

Does anyone know where I can get valve shims for the upper 60k besides sho source? Thanks.

Just curious why you don't want to get them from SHO Source.

 

[Terrorizer]

Just curious why you don't want to get them from SHO Source.

Not that I have anything against them, I just wanted to get them locally to avoid the whole core deposit and shipping, time limit, etc.

 

[SHOmethewayhome]

any Kawasaki KZ series 4 cylinder... found that out when some ******* decided to pop the shims out of my spare engine i was storing at his house a few months ago so he could build his deathtrap hack job 'bobber'.

 

[Phoenix]

Or any Yamaha 29mm shims can be bought at your local Yam dealer.

They fit in older Yamaha motorcycles , sometimes they carry these used in their shop.

Note that these shims only have increments of 50 instead of 25. Ex: 240 = 2400 and 245 = 2450 , and 242.5 doesnt exist in the Yam bikes.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Yes the core is a lot (we need to make sure we get them back) but it will save a lot of time and hassle. You may never know what shims you will need and you may not know what shims they have on hand. Also they are only 50 increments. Also the kit includes the needed tools. You do need the valve adjustment tools to do the job.

Also the dealer will charge you $5 a shim.

If time is an issue we can work with you on it. We just can't have people sitting on them for months.

 

[Terrorizer]

Yes the core is a lot (we need to make sure we get them back) but it will save a lot of time and hassle. You may never know what shims you will need and you may not know what shims they have on hand. Also they are only 50 increments. Also the kit includes the needed tools. You do need the valve adjustment tools to do the job.

Also the dealer will charge you $5 a shim.

If time is an issue we can work with you on it. We just can't have people sitting on them for months.

I just ended up ordering the kit from you guys yesterday. I don't mean to pick on you guys (I also made a post about finding intake couplers besides sho source, lol) I understand the core charge, you guys want collateral in case things are lost, damaged, not returned, etc. I was just worried about getting the time because School is starting for me next week, but after looking in the service manual and online the valve shim replacement seems pretty strait forward.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Its is straight forward. I can do a valve adjustment in a day. The time consuming part depends on how many shims need adjusting.

 

[trainguy1989]

My local Yamaha dealer wanted $20 a shim. I was like WTF and walked out.

 

[yamahaSHO]

Its is straight forward. I can do a valve adjustment in a day. The time consuming part depends on how many shims need adjusting.

Slowwww....

 

[Off Road SHO]

If you do decide to go the Motorcycle Shop way, keep in mind that there is also a 29.6mm version that is used in a lot of bikes. Some shops can't tell the difference, so be carefull.

Tom

 

[Phoenix]

My local Yamaha dealer wanted $20 a shim. I was like WTF and walked out.

WTF , they sell for 7$ each CDN over here , retail price. I bought used ones for 3$.

 

[willix]

Yamaha big v motorcycles of the same era have a dimesionally compatible shim, maybe a better part, but surly more$$ from a motor cycle dealer. Toyota shared some valve train parts with the SHO I know stem seals interchange.

 

[shodio]

need gen 3 valve shims

Its is straight forward. I can do a valve adjustment in a day. The time consuming part depends on how many shims need adjusting.

I have a 1997 gen 3 and i need shims. can you recommend a source. Probably 32 and pretty aggressive ones too. I am in Laguna Niguel.

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[sho4life]

I have about 150 of them.. cheap