2007 TE 450 Valve Shim Diameter?

[BCVisin]

anyone know what the diameter of the 07 TE450 shims are? Which other bikes that local dealers cary will have the same shims?

Thanks,

Blake

 

[Joliet]

9.48mm OD. Fits, Honda CRF450R/X, Kawasaski KX/KLX450F,KLX400, Suzuki RMZ450, DRZ400,Yamaha YZ/WR450F and Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

 

[Coffee]

9.48mm

Many red/blue/other dealers carry those shims, but last I checked the kits from Motosportz were quite affordable compared to local shops.

 

[Dirtdame]

Many red/blue/other dealers carry those shims, but last I checked the kits from Motosportz were quite affordable compared to local shops.

That is the best value. Hot Cams has a set, but they cost a lot more because you get so many sizes. The motosportz one has just what you will need for your TE.

 

[Logroller]

Are the '06 TE450 the same as the '07 TE450 (thread question)?

I also have an '07 manual as they did not have the '06 manual in stock so I'm wondering how many spec differences I might encounter.

 

[ghte]

I believe they are 99% identical and in the head/valve area they are the same

 

[Logroller]

I believe they are 99% identical and in the head/valve area they are the same

I too believe there weren'y any motor changes. These are the only changes I know of between the '06 and '07.

Color scheme from blue/yellow to Red/Black
'07 got a new kick starter
Grips
Seat got anti-slide
New auto-decompression system
Whole suspension system has new calibrations
The price went up 1K

The big change came in '08 with fuel injection.

 

[dirt_rider93561]

Are the 09 bikes the same size as these earlier bikes?

 

[Logroller]

Are the 09 bikes the same size as these earlier bikes?

SIZE i.e., shims and year or????

What specifically are you looking for i.e., height, length, motor, SHIMS???

2006
Length (ft) 7.26
Width (in/mm) 33.1 / 840
Height (in/mm) 50.8 / 1290
Wheelbase (in/mm) 58 / 1472
Trail (in/mm) 4.5 / 114
Ground Clearance (in/mm) 13.4 / 340
Length (ft/ft) 7
Length (ft/in) 3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg) 237.7 / 107.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) 2.4 / 9.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) 1.89

2009
Dimensions
Physical measures
Length: 87.1 inch
Width: 283.4 inch
Height: 50.8 inch
Wheel base: 58 inch
Trail: 4.5 inch
Ground clearance: 13.39 inch
Seat height: 38.6 inch
Weight
Curb weight: 273.4 lbs
Dry weight: 246.9 lbs

 

[dirt_rider93561]

I was wondering if the valve shim diameters are the same or if they changed them between the years. I see that the 06 and 07 TE450 uses a 9.48 mm OD shim and I wanted to know if the 09 TE450/510 uses the same size OD diameter shim.

 

[Logroller]

I would call a shop for this question.

Call these guys -
http://www.halls-cycles.com/

But based off these guys, '05 to '09 use the same kit.
Scroll down to the kits.
http://husqvarnaspecialists.com/engine.php

 

[Coffee]

I was wondering if the valve shim diameters are the same or if they changed them between the years. I see that the 06 and 07 TE450 uses a 9.48 mm OD shim and I wanted to know if the 09 TE450/510 uses the same size OD diameter shim.

Yes, 9.48mm.

The only exceptions since 2006 would be the new lighter 250/310 4st, and the 2011 new models (eg 449) which will not be out for a while yet. I've no clue what they use.

 

[Logroller]

Might as well put this up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf0AKO-_tI4

 

[dirt_rider93561]

That's a bummer. I only have a 7.48 mm shim kit, guess I will have to get the 9.48mm kit as well. Thanks for the replies.

 

[absolut_zero273]

If you are poor/cheap like me you can buy them pretty cheaply as singles from these guys ... http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e&webCatId=17&keyword=SHIM&prodFamilyId=26634. But the kit from Motosportz is really the way to go. Whatever you do don't go to your local stealership if they try to sell you the yamaha/honda etc factory shims for $9-$12 a piece like mine tried to charge me. If you are lucky and have a decent dealer nearby you may be able to exchange your shims for the ones you need for free or a small fee. It's definitely worth asking about next time you are there oogling the new bikes.

That's a bummer. I only have a 7.48 mm shim kit, guess I will have to get the 9.48mm kit as well. Thanks for the replies.

If you no longer need that 7.48 kit I would be willing to pick it up off of you as I use them on my 04 SM450R.

 

[dirt_rider93561]

Unfortunately I still need that kit for my sisters WR250. I will probably end up getting a shim kit from my work so it's not too big of a deal. Thanks for the link to the cheaper solution.

 

[Logroller]

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/motorcycle/how_to/mc_valve_adj.html

 

[dirt_rider93561]

good information for a screw type rocker arm adjustment.