mbrood Posted February 8, 2008 #1 Posted February 8, 2008 I have some shims for my 78 XS-750 and believe they are 29mm across and was wondering what the diameter is for the Venture. There are, of course, some large similarities between the two bikes... and the 750 even came with the plastic "dipstick" for checking the pumpkin oil level. I always thought it was cute... because after several years I found the oil level was fine, if it WAS low, was due to my using the dipstick! Routine oil change was always clean and clear. These are some tough bikes. And yeah, it had the same "soft thrust washer" that could cause 2nd gear problems like the early 1st Gen bikes.
Toolman Posted February 9, 2008 #2 Posted February 9, 2008 You'll need to use 25mm shims. let me know if I can help.
Neil86 Posted February 9, 2008 #3 Posted February 9, 2008 Mike....yes the Venture shims are smaller......the following bikes use the same 29 mm shims as the XS750 though...(if you want to use them on another bike) as per http://www.procycle-online.com/hotcams/valve_shims.htm VALVE SHIM KIT 29mm diameter - Includes two valve shims of each size 2.30, 2.40, 2.50 2.55, 2.60, 2.70, 2.80, 2.90, 3.00, 3.10. 20 shims in total. From K&L Fits Kawasaki and Yamaha 2 valve shim over bucket motors, BMW K-bikes. Z1 KZ900 KZ1000 KZ1100 KL600 KL650 KLX650 KZ1300 ZN1300 Yamaha XS400 XJ550 FJ600 FZ600 YX600 XJ650 XJ700 XJ750 XS750 XS850 XJ900 XJ1100 XS1100 KL13-7007
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