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by 515moto
Sun Jan 25, 2026 1:14 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Re: 5 speed trans shimming

Hi. I measured with the gasket in place.
by 515moto
Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:19 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Re: 5 speed trans shimming

Thanks Rob. The measurements were careful and the math was done 2 different ways twice with the same final result each time. I guess I need to source a few more plus-size shims. My collection will not do the job!
by 515moto
Mon Jan 19, 2026 6:12 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 5 speed trans shimming
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

5 speed trans shimming

Hi all, Following much written and video instructions I carefully and I think correctly determined end play gap and therefore the needed shimming. To get to .005" (my target) I need what seems like a lot of shimming! 42, 53 and 56 thousandths are needed. So, for those who have done this, is thi...