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Valve Adjustment F650GS

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:tab Ok, I'm over my 12,000 mile mark on the BMW and it is time for a valve adjustment. Something I have never done before. :oops: When reviewing my parts needed list, I notice that I may need Valve Shims depending on how far out of spec the gap is. The problem I'm having is.... Should I just buy the whole shim kit? This way I would have all the possible sizes. Or should I just take it apart measure the gap and order the shims I need. I don't like having a bike laying around in pieces waiting for parts. Mainly because, if I sleep, I'll forget how to put it back together. How do you folks in the 'know' handle this? Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Will

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Your local dealer should have the shims (if any) needed to complete the adjustment. Some will even trade shims for little or nothing. You shouldn't have to order anything.
 
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