Shims?

MonstaTom · 21-Oct-2006, 18:34

where is the best place to buy some shims?
I have measured all the clearences and now need to adjust accordingly but dont want to spend £150

on a 2v kit for 5 shims.
many thanks.

phil_h · 21-Oct-2006, 18:37

You can buy new ones seperately from a dealer, but its cheaper if you have someone you know who will sell you secondhand shims. I did that with Alf in Worthing before I bought my kit.
If you have a local-ish dealer you like, its worth going in and asking !
Nothing ventured - nothing gained.

doogalman · 21-Oct-2006, 18:44

Tom, some dealers i think offer an exchange service. Cutting it a bit fine to get the 750 sorted for tmrow ain't ya!!

Gaz 748 · 21-Oct-2006, 18:56

748r

doogalman · 21-Oct-2006, 18:58

Maybe some of the DD boys can help?

MonstaTom · 21-Oct-2006, 19:24

cheer's, may need a trip to snell's then.

katana · 22-Oct-2006, 20:43

Would you recomend starting some sort of shim pool and that way do some sort of exchange service between us?

multi600 · 22-Oct-2006, 23:00

shim pool. I like the idea, nice one.

Mike

katana · 23-Oct-2006, 10:46

Which bikes share the same shims?

dickieducati · 23-Oct-2006, 10:50

sorry for kind of hijacking, but can someone explain in idoit terms what shims are and what they do?

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21-Oct-2006, 18:34	#1
MonstaTom Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 288 Join Date: Jul 2006 Shims? where is the best place to buy some shims? I have measured all the clearences and now need to adjust accordingly but dont want to spend £150 on a 2v kit for 5 shims. many thanks. Reply

21-Oct-2006, 18:44	#3
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Tom, some dealers i think offer an exchange service. Cutting it a bit fine to get the 750 sorted for tmrow ain't ya!! Reply

21-Oct-2006, 18:56	#4
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. 748r 748R - Less is more ! Reply

21-Oct-2006, 18:58	#5
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Maybe some of the DD boys can help? Reply

21-Oct-2006, 19:24	#6
MonstaTom Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 288 Join Date: Jul 2006 cheer's, may need a trip to snell's then. Reply

22-Oct-2006, 20:43	#7
katana Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 419 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Mood: Annoyed and confused Would you recomend starting some sort of shim pool and that way do some sort of exchange service between us? Reply

22-Oct-2006, 23:00	#8
multi600 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 938 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton Mood: Hopefull shim pool. I like the idea, nice one. Mike Reply

23-Oct-2006, 10:46	#9
katana Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 419 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Mood: Annoyed and confused Which bikes share the same shims? Reply

23-Oct-2006, 10:50	#10
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! sorry for kind of hijacking, but can someone explain in idoit terms what shims are and what they do? Reply