Author Topic: Quick question about shimming (Read 2585 times)

rider123 · « **on:** January 04, 2006, 10:29:32 AM »

Hi reference this pic:

Do you put the shims in between the nylon "donut" and the C-clip on the tapered side of the needle? Thanks.

Also I was thinking about drilling some holes with the shims to experiment around a bit. Where roughly does the airbox hole from the holeshot stage 1 go so when I get it I can encorporate a few of my own little holes from shimming experiments. I know it's "at the top" of the airbox. Say 2 inches down from top ok so when I drill the real hole after rejetting it fine.

kedeg_97B12 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2006, 02:08:43 PM »

You are correct with the shim. The 2" hole usually is directly across from the stock hole and snorkle. You might be shimming it more than .20 if put a 2" hole in there. If it runs crappy, duct tape the hole closed.

rider123 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2006, 02:16:22 PM »

By meaning across, you mean directly above it I'm assuming. I wasn't thinking about 2"(1.5" for my 2G) yet. I was going to leave the original jets in there and just shim it with 2 shims and adjust the mixture screws for my Muzzy slip on before I decide which jet kit to go with. This way it should tide me over for a few months while I decide.

The reason for me drilling say a couple of 1/4" holes is to try and experiment with say 3 or 4 shims and a couple of holes for an extra bit of horsepower. And you're completly right if it doesn't work out duct taping over a couple of 1/4 " holes should be no problem. When I pick which kit I want I'll make sure to drill the 1.5" hole or Ivan's many Holes where the "tester" holes I made are so it's nice and clean.

Remember, everyone repeat after me.....duct tape is my friend....duct tape is my friend!!

kedeg_97B12 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2006, 02:24:21 PM »

AHHHHHH 2nd generation!

Sorry still recovering from the holidays. Please disregard the 'hole' issue! Damn I'm funny.

No other advice to offer. I only rode mine for 15 miles before I put a kit in.

rider123 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2006, 02:49:09 PM »

Did you have to shim that RCA 21" T.V. to get it run properly on your bandit, or did you drill a 2 " hole in the back of it to mount it on the tank!