I am about to do my shims and firstly want to know the best place to buy shim set and at 90k is there going to be a lot to replace. Any info and input/shortcuts would be much appreciated from anyone that can help.
Davo nz
Davo nz
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There are videos and guides on the website. I have seen St1300's that need one shim and some that need 8 - mostly exhaust.
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I wouldn't buy a shim kit if you can source the shims somewhere that can ship overnight or 3 day. The shims are used in many other road bikes, lots of dirt bikes and even some cars. Mine didn't require any adjustment at 80,000. Note I said require. I'm not worried about a gap being at bottom of tolerance, if it was just at bottom I didn't change any until one was out of tolerance.