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plasmagrid · June 10th, 2018, 12:00 PM

So been reading alot about the shimming and got me thinking, since most everything is Aluminum or Brass, should not the washers be of the same material or Nylon?
Are there any down side to using Nylon washers?
Will Ethanol in today's fuel cause issues with the Nylon?

June 10th, 2018, 12:00 PM	#86
plasmagrid ninjette.org newbie Name: Plasmagrid Location: Austin Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	Regular washers vs Nylon washers So been reading alot about the shimming and got me thinking, since most everything is Aluminum or Brass, should not the washers be of the same material or Nylon? Are there any down side to using Nylon washers? Will Ethanol in today's fuel cause issues with the Nylon?