Shim swap program still available?

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bluesbreaker45
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Shim swap program still available?

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So gents,

I decided to check valve clearances during the winter season. Turns out all 12 intake valves are "riding the lobe"(no clearance). The exhaust valves were in a little better shape. Anyhow, I call the local Yamaha dealer to get a price quote on 16 shims. $147.68 or $9.23 EACH!!!

I have read about the shim swap program and was wondering if this was a possible way for me to go. Has anyone ever traded or bought shims from the "shim swap program"? Is the program still open?

Thanks for your help, guys
Come see me and my FZR1000 at US60 Raceway in Hardinsburg, KY on Saturday evenings
1994 Yamaha FZR1000- Stock Wheelbase
Best 1/8 mile ET to date- 6.463 @ 110.97 with 1.58 60 ft
Keihin 41mm FCR carburetors
YZF750 Cam Shafts
YZF750 6-Speed Transmission
Falicon Billet Clutch Basket
KG Heavy-Duty Springs with OEM Fibers & Steels (Ask me why)
Hindle competition plus exhaust system (Stainless Steel header with carbon fiber canister)
DID gold O-Ring Chain-520 conversion (15-47 Gearing)
Harlan Engineering Programmable Shift Light
Daytona Sensors WEGO III A/F data logger
IGNITECH Programmable TCI
Ohlins Rear Shock
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
Spiegler Stainless Steeel Clutch and Brake lines
EBC HH Brake Pads
Integrated tail light
bluesbreaker45
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Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:54 am
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Re: Shim swap program still available?

Post by bluesbreaker45 »

So after some more searching I found a place that sold a shim kit which has all but a few shims that I need (hotcams 30 pack-shims 150-175) for $35.00. It's a smaller motorcycle shop in town- KIng's Cycle. He offered to trade shims with me for the others that I need.
Come see me and my FZR1000 at US60 Raceway in Hardinsburg, KY on Saturday evenings
1994 Yamaha FZR1000- Stock Wheelbase
Best 1/8 mile ET to date- 6.463 @ 110.97 with 1.58 60 ft
Keihin 41mm FCR carburetors
YZF750 Cam Shafts
YZF750 6-Speed Transmission
Falicon Billet Clutch Basket
KG Heavy-Duty Springs with OEM Fibers & Steels (Ask me why)
Hindle competition plus exhaust system (Stainless Steel header with carbon fiber canister)
DID gold O-Ring Chain-520 conversion (15-47 Gearing)
Harlan Engineering Programmable Shift Light
Daytona Sensors WEGO III A/F data logger
IGNITECH Programmable TCI
Ohlins Rear Shock
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
Spiegler Stainless Steeel Clutch and Brake lines
EBC HH Brake Pads
Integrated tail light
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