New to me 86 with no shims

[Romeo20808]

I just picked up a 1986 fj1200 today for a winter project. Was missing the front wheel and all of the plastics are in boxes. Couldn't pass it up for $50 though. Problem is he had removed all of the shims for a different bike. I have swapped shims before, but I usually have something in there to go by. Any suggestions on how to do this the right way. Thanks in advance

[aviationfred]

My suggestion is to send Randy at RPM an email asking this same question.

Off the top of my head, you will need to purchase a set of shims at a certain thickness (hopefully Randy can give you a good idea at what thickness to start with) and than adjust from there.

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Head%3AVs&cat=39

Fred

[Pat Conlon]

Are the cams uninstalled? I hope so...with the shims out, those buckets have some sharp edges.

[Romeo20808]

Fred, thanks for the tip. Just sent him an email about it

Pat, he reinstalled the cams after pulling the shims. Should make for an interesting project

[CutterBill]

I'll give you $100 for everything.  Double your money!   

[movenon]

Fred, thanks for the tip. Just sent him an email about it

Pat, he reinstalled the cams after pulling the shims. Should make for an interesting project

Just a triva note.  A U.S. quarter will fit in the bucket. At least they will keep the cam off the bucket edge.
George

[Romeo20808]

Fred, thanks for the tip. Just sent him an email about it

Pat, he reinstalled the cams after pulling the shims. Should make for an interesting project

Just a triva note.  A U.S. quarter will fit in the bucket. At least they will keep the cam off the bucket edge.
George

Talked to Randy yesterday and he suggested the same thing. He said to pick up a couple 250 shims and fill the rest with quarters. That way I can just move the 250's around and check my clearances.