What did you do to your FZ today? - Page 503

firefly · 01-26-2019, 08:26 AM

are you using OEM shims or after market?

hooligan998 · 01-26-2019, 08:40 AM

Aftermarket shims. HotCams to be exact. Ordered 2 packs of 195 shims for a total of 10 shims off of eBay. Total cost for shims with shipping was like $16.

hooligan998 · 01-26-2019, 08:43 AM

FWIW, here are a few pics post disassembly. When doing a project like this, organization is key.

firefly · 01-26-2019, 08:47 AM

Did the stock shims loose any thickness?, sorry for asking too many questions, I need to do valve adjustment & feel intimidated, my bike has ~62K & valves were never checked

hooligan998 · 01-26-2019, 08:59 AM

They don't appear to have lost any thickness. That is why I will use some of the old shims to get some of the other valve to within spec. All shims spec'd out close to what the marking was with my HF digital micrometer. I made sure to zero out the micrometer for each shim. All shims were within .005 mm of the indicated thickness.

In case you didn't already know, new shims only come in certain sizes and only in .05 mm increments. If you have the service manual, it will tell you to round the shim size to the nearest .05 mm and go up or down from there depending on your clearance measurement.

Bring your bike to VA, I'll go through it with ya!

WileECoyote · 01-26-2019, 11:44 AM

Shim under bucket? Unlikely to have worn...................

okrider · 01-26-2019, 02:54 PM

My shims had no wear when I did the check on my bike. One thing to really pay attention to is the timing chain. Don't let that sucker jump while you have the cam out. Use a sharpie to mark the position in multiple spots before you remove it and use zipties to secure the chain to the other cam gear.

Oh and don't get too excited and remove the cam chain tensioner before you measure clearances. There's a chance you won't have to do that at all

RCHER · 01-28-2019, 02:17 PM

I put the wheels back on after replacing the rear bearings. Front wheel checked out fine. Getting it ready for a ride to Arizona in the spring.

iluvmyfz1 · 01-28-2019, 02:30 PM

1. Reinstall heated glove controller. Check.
2. Replace Vario summer screen with winter 21" Rifle "barn door". Check.
3. Attach side racks and 21l cases for all the extra "stuff". Check.
4. Ride to work in sub-freezing temps. Check.
5. Investigate methods to add Ham radio. In-process.

rdcusmc · 02-01-2019, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmyfz1

1. Reinstall heated glove controller. Check.
2. Replace Vario summer screen with winter 21" Rifle "barn door". Check.
3. Attach side racks and 21l cases for all the extra "stuff". Check.
4. Ride to work in sub-freezing temps. Check.
5. Investigate methods to add Ham radio. In-process.

Nice!!!

rdcusmc · 02-01-2019, 05:38 PM

Temps are up this wkd so I expect to get out for a spell.

Best,
Ron

Neanderthal · 02-02-2019, 09:08 PM

Installed an MRA windscreen and a new chain/sprocket set.

hooligan998 · 02-04-2019, 10:05 PM

The valve adjustment sheet, final version. Had to fiddle with the shims as I did not have enough 2.00 shims to accomplish what I originally wanted, but this worked out better. All intake valves will be within .02 mm of each other and all exhaust within .01 mm of each other. And all valves are adjusted off the tight end of the specs.

hooligan998 · 02-04-2019, 10:10 PM

A few pics:

1. Shim in place next to valve without a shim yet. All shims should be placed so the writing is face up.

2. Bucket in place.

3. Intake and exhaust shims and buckets in place. Cam installation will be next.

hooligan998 · 02-04-2019, 10:16 PM

Found this in one of the valleys in the head. It was non-magnetic. Turns out it's a plastic piece, maybe a fairing tab. It probably snapped off from somewhere and fell into the recess for the coolant intake pipes and fell in when I removed the valve cover.

I used my endoscope/borescope to look around for other debris. I did find a few more shady looking pieces in there. I used oil soaked cotton swabs to fish them out.

In case you're curious about the endoscope/borescope, check it out here.

fazerke 100 · 02-09-2019, 04:33 AM

I always set the inlet to the minimum for meself. The longer it is open, the more petrol can be used in the cylinder. For the exhaust vice versa to accelerate the speed of the gas.

AndyW · 02-09-2019, 11:57 AM

Holy shit.. we have a genius amongst us..

WileECoyote · 02-09-2019, 12:09 PM

fermic37 · 02-09-2019, 12:58 PM

Hahahaha

hooligan998 · 02-11-2019, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazerke 100

I always set the inlet to the minimum for meself. The longer it is open, the more petrol can be used in the cylinder. For the exhaust vice versa to accelerate the speed of the gas.

Well, if I were racing, I would, but I'm not. But thanks.

01-26-2019, 08:40 AM	#10042
hooligan998 Save a life, grope your wife! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 5,060	Aftermarket shims. HotCams to be exact. Ordered 2 packs of 195 shims for a total of 10 shims off of eBay. Total cost for shims with shipping was like $16. __________________ "Hey Cancer, Téigh trasna ort féin!" - Saying on one of Jackie's pink t-shirts.

01-26-2019, 08:59 AM	#10045
hooligan998 Save a life, grope your wife! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 5,060	They don't appear to have lost any thickness. That is why I will use some of the old shims to get some of the other valve to within spec. All shims spec'd out close to what the marking was with my HF digital micrometer. I made sure to zero out the micrometer for each shim. All shims were within .005 mm of the indicated thickness. In case you didn't already know, new shims only come in certain sizes and only in .05 mm increments. If you have the service manual, it will tell you to round the shim size to the nearest .05 mm and go up or down from there depending on your clearance measurement. Bring your bike to VA, I'll go through it with ya! __________________ "Hey Cancer, Téigh trasna ort féin!" - Saying on one of Jackie's pink t-shirts.

01-26-2019, 11:44 AM	#10046
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,402	Shim under bucket? Unlikely to have worn................... __________________ Dictated but not read....................... 2008 Ducati Hyper 2012 Aprilia V4 Tuono My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

01-26-2019, 02:54 PM	#10047
okrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,131	My shims had no wear when I did the check on my bike. One thing to really pay attention to is the timing chain. Don't let that sucker jump while you have the cam out. Use a sharpie to mark the position in multiple spots before you remove it and use zipties to secure the chain to the other cam gear. Oh and don't get too excited and remove the cam chain tensioner before you measure clearances. There's a chance you won't have to do that at all __________________ '08 Red (Pepper) Perf: Yoshi TRC CF slip-on, VCyclenut, AIS, BMC, Graves VStacks, Lars, R1 shock(Satan V4), R1 forks, R1 brakes(master/calipers), Galfer steel lines Other: BMS seat, custom highway pegs, ZG touring windshield, T-Rex, Throttlemeister, Yoshi fender elim w/ BMW signals

01-28-2019, 02:30 PM	#10049
iluvmyfz1 Just enjoy the machine.... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 5,176	1. Reinstall heated glove controller. Check. 2. Replace Vario summer screen with winter 21" Rifle "barn door". Check. 3. Attach side racks and 21l cases for all the extra "stuff". Check. 4. Ride to work in sub-freezing temps. Check. 5. Investigate methods to add Ham radio. In-process. __________________ -'03 FZ1- "Xena"- Custom Orange/Red paint- FuzzyOne mirror mod- SW Motech QR racks- Givi E460 top- E21 side cases- SS brake lines - Scorpion slip-on- R6 shock- Throttlemeisters- Sargent seat- R1 shift arm- Custom sprocket cover- Cheap ass battery- Extended passenger pegs - Gauge of Eternal Coolness - Valtermoto Rearsets - LEDs -

01-26-2019, 08:26 AM	#10041
firefly 2004 FZ1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blind spot, CA Posts: 886	are you using OEM shims or after market?

01-26-2019, 08:47 AM	#10044
firefly 2004 FZ1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blind spot, CA Posts: 886	Did the stock shims loose any thickness?, sorry for asking too many questions, I need to do valve adjustment & feel intimidated, my bike has ~62K & valves were never checked

01-28-2019, 02:17 PM	#10048
RCHER Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 51	I put the wheels back on after replacing the rear bearings. Front wheel checked out fine. Getting it ready for a ride to Arizona in the spring.

02-01-2019, 05:38 PM	#10051
rdcusmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,095	Temps are up this wkd so I expect to get out for a spell. Best, Ron __________________ "The Few. The Proud. The Marines!" 2003 Blue FZ1 - Ivan's MB Jet kit, Akrapovic, GOEC w/remote and GPS, 07 R1 fork conversion w/6 pot brakes, R1 master cylinder, R1 rear wheel w/R6 caliper, Penske shock, Dirt Road seat, AIS removed, HID and LED lights, full Givi luggage, Galfer lines, chain oiler, Rizoma bar, cat-eye turn signals above headlights, grip heaters, factory lower fairings, air box mod w/high flow filter, Cometic thin head gasket, FazerPhil large gas tank mod.

02-09-2019, 04:33 AM	#10056
fazerke 100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1	I always set the inlet to the minimum for meself. The longer it is open, the more petrol can be used in the cylinder. For the exhaust vice versa to accelerate the speed of the gas.

02-09-2019, 11:57 AM	#10057
AndyW Dumbass with a full PM inbox.. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 23,858	Holy shit.. we have a genius amongst us.. __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

02-09-2019, 12:09 PM	#10058
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,402	__________________ Dictated but not read....................... 2008 Ducati Hyper 2012 Aprilia V4 Tuono My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

02-09-2019, 12:58 PM	#10059
fermic37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central PA Posts: 3,190	Hahahaha

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