Valve-shim clearance calculation (1000/1200)

NB: These data are given for guidance only and cannot engage the author's liability in the event of misinterpretation, failure to assess the vehicle's actual condition and/or non-conformity, unsuitable mechanical practice or the use of inappropriate tools.

Valve-clearance shim calculation sheet — Laverda 1000 and 1200. Target clearances: 0.20 mm inlet, 0.25 mm exhaust.

Method

For each valve:

  1. Difference = measured clearance − target clearance.
  2. Required shim = fitted shim − difference.

A blank printable sheet (cylinders 1, 2, 3) can be downloaded via the PDF button.

Example

InletExhaust
Measured clearance0.350.15
Target clearance0.200.25
Difference− 0.15+ 0.10
Fitted shim2.322.40
− difference−(−0.15) = + 0.15−(+0.10) = − 0.10
Required shim2.472.30