Thread: Valve shims
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Old January 19th, 2022, 03:53 PM   #4
shspvr
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Originally Posted by Triple Jim View Post
2 and 8 what? I believe the clearances in the manual are:

exhaust 0.22-0.29 mm (0.009"-0.011")
intake 0.15-0.24 mm (0.006"-0.010")

or thereabouts.
The right value in the manual for 88 thru 07
Valve Clearance:
Intake 0.08 - 0.13mm (0.003-0.005 inches)
Exhaust 0.11 - 0.16mm (0.004-0.006 inches)

The right value in the manual for 08 thru Present
Valve Clearance:
Intake 0.15 - 0.24 mm (0.005 - 0.009 in.)
Exhaust 0.22 - 0.29 mm (0.009 - 0.011 in.)
Same as your
The reason for the diff is the cam has a slight taper so valve bucket can rotate

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