Where is the traveling shim kit?

[George]

Got a fellow in PA wants me to stop by next month to assist with a tune-up on his 1100. Figured it'd be a good idea to have the shim kit if it's still floating around.

Anyone? Bueller?

 

[Blrfl]

I have a set which is currently not spoken for. PM your address and the approximate date when you'll ned it and I'll get it out to you.

--Mark

 

[Sunshine]

Whoa, Dont have the shim kit, but let me know when you are cruising PA so we can meet. I'm north of Pittsburgh.

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

Here you go, George:

STOC ST1100 Valve Shim Kit

You coming by eastern Iowa during your travels?

Regards, John [fellow SSMSTrider]

 

[George]

Thanks, John. Iowa isn't on the current agenda but I'll be back later this year.

Here you go, George:

STOC ST1100 Valve Shim Kit

You coming by eastern Iowa during your travels?

Regards, John [fellow SSMSTrider]

 

[mstef66]

Got a fellow in PA wants me to stop by next month to assist with a tune-up on his 1100. Figured it'd be a good idea to have the shim kit if it's still floating around.

Anyone? Bueller?

I just checked my 98 last year with 62K on the clock and they were dead nuts perfect.

What have others experienced when checking valves? Is this common? I have heard some go 100K+ without needing adjustment.

Mike

 

[rulbe]

George

I have a shim kit. Where in PA are you doing the adjustment? If close I could run mine by.

Ride safe!
Randy

 

[STPaulK]

Does the 1100 shim kit have enough range to cover 1300 shims as well? Or does a 1300 shim kit exist?

 

[Mark]

Paul,

IIRC The shims are different ranges (or there is only a slight overlap).
I know of no travellng ST1300 shim kit.

Mark

 

[Blrfl]

The kit I've been loaning out is the Hot Cams kit that covers 1.20 to 3.50 mm in 0.05 mm increments, which is more than enough (1.20-2.90 mm for the 11 and 13, according to the parts fiche). Honda's shims are in 0.025 mm increments, but with 0.06mm of in-spec range, the HCs will get you in range.

The kit is in the mail to George's mystery friend, so the problem is resolved.

--Mark

 

[Mellow]

The kit I've been loaning out is the Hot Cams kit that covers 1.20 to 3.50 mm in 0.05 mm increments, which is more than enough (1.20-2.90 mm for the 11 and 13, according to the parts fiche). Honda's shims are in 0.025 mm increments, but with 0.06mm of in-spec range, the HCs will get you in range.

The kit is in the mail to George's mystery friend, so the problem is resolved.

--Mark

Thank you sir..

 

[indypup]

Maybe we need come up with more kits. Anyone got the kit contents and instructional videos? :tc1: I could create another one for the group.

My has almost 38K miles on it and I haven't needed to shim yet but that could change soon I guess. I had it checked at the STealership with 18K on it and everything was fine. Guess I'm a little over due for another check up and would like to do it myself this time.

 

[Blrfl]

Maybe we need come up with more kits. Anyone got the kit contents and instructional videos? :tc1: I could create another one for the group.

I should add that the kit I'm shipping around includes the shim kit, feeler gauges, a micrometer and a set of sealing washers for the cam retainers (which I expect will be replenished if used) and a copy of the Valve Check Quick Guide.

There's a sticky thread in the Tools section with more details. If you want it, drop me a PM and I'll put you on the list.

--Mark

 

[Mark]

So there is a kit for the ST1300s, cool... and John O. has a kit for ST1100s.

Thanks for correcting me!

Mark

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

So there is a kit for the ST1300s, cool... and John O. has a kit for ST1100s.

Thanks for correcting me!

Mark

Another minor correction: I don't coordinate the ST1100 Shim Kit, Eric Russell, STOC 2860, does:
linky (yes, you'll have to register to read it)
The kit does include an excellent video of how to check and R&R ST1100 valve shims, which can be viewed here also (click on the link to Will England's webpage in the AOW article): http://www.stocrallies.com/st-riders/index.php?topic=1460.0

I wouldn't be comfortable trying to adjust my valve clearances with only .05mm increment shims, but that's just MHO. Remember, .001" = .0254mm, close enough so that for every thousandth of an inch clearance that a valve needs to be adjusted is just that many increments of the available Honda shims up or down from the one currently installed.

John

 

[Mellow]

http://will.mylanders.com/mc/st1100/valve_adjust.php