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    Default Valve shims

    Does anyone have an accurate measurement of the outside diameter of the valve shims for the 998 Spyder engine?
    I am looking at purchasing a kit from AF1 Racing and getting it sent out to Australia and just want to be sure I am getting the correct kit.

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    They are 10.0mm which is slightly larger than the much more common 9.48mm shims used in lots of Japanese and Triumph bikes. I too, am in Australia and buy shims from here after I know what size I need. Sure it takes a couple of days to get em but that's ok with me.

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    If I remember right they are 10mm, the same as a Harley V-Rod

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    Do they still have charts for shim under bucket like the ones we used for the Suzuki and Hondas..??

    20160809_092330.jpg without these it was a pain to do the valves on those bikes.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    Do they still have charts for shim under bucket like the ones we used for the Suzuki and Hondas..??

    Now that would be useful to have. Is it possible that they are in the service manual?

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    Never checked...valves are still good. Will have to take a look...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    Do they still have charts for shim under bucket like the ones we used for the Suzuki and Hondas..??

    20160809_092330.jpg without these it was a pain to do the valves on those bikes.....
    The 2013 manual just gives the specs, no chart.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Freddy View Post
    They are 10.0mm which is slightly larger than the much more common 9.48mm shims used in lots of Japanese and Triumph bikes. I too, am in Australia and buy shims from here after I know what size I need. Sure it takes a couple of days to get em but that's ok with me.

    http://www.precisionshims.com.au/products/flat
    I am in Alice Springs, nearest dealer is 1550kms away, so freight is not quick here.
    The kit from the USA costs around A$150 and supplies 2 of each shim.
    I will check out Precision Shims and make a decision.

    Thanks for the help.

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