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See new Valve Shim Application Chart at end of this page to help you decide which type of shims to use on your Ducati.
1098, 848 Closer Shims now available. These closer shims are slightly different to make room for the adjacent cams. Made from the same proven material as the other closer shims. See the order form for sizes available. I will have shim kits available for the 1098 after I determine the range of shims needed.
2V (8.00 mm Dia) shims now available in half sizes (.05 mm increments). Click on order button to see range available.
AS REVIEWED IN FEB 06 CYCLE WORLD MAGAZINE
VALVE ADJUSTMENT SHIMS
These shims have the following benefits:
All shims are made in the USA.
Made from the highest quality tool steel and hardened completely through.
Thousands of these shims are in use currently throughout the world, including many race teams.
All shims inspected before sale.
Designed by Mechanical/Biomedical Engineer BS, MS.
LT Snyders 2V Maintenance Guide. Includes all maintenance procedures including valve adjustment. Price- $30.00
LT Snyders 4V Maintenance Guide. Includes all maitenance procedures including valve adjustment. Price - $30.00
VALVE ADJUSTMENT ORGANIZER
Designed for 4V Ducatis, but can be used for 3V and 2V bikes. A must have for doing valve adjustments on your 4V Ducati. Each valve assembly has its own place for shims, retainers, rocker spindles, and rocker arms. Assures each part is put back in the same location. Recommended valve adjustment and torque specs written on center of inside cover for all 4V bikes. High quality plastic case. Includes handy valve clearance calculation sheet.
Price- $19.50
ROCKER DEPRESSOR TOOL Tool designed to depress the closing rocker on all 2V and 4V Ducatis. Tool fits easily into the palm of your hand. Has blunt end so as not to damage valve seal at the base of the valve stem. Thin walled, 4140 steel, to catch the edge of the closing rocker arm. Non-slip design. Made in USA.
$32.00
ROCKER SPINDLE PULLER This tool is used to pull the rocker spindles out 4V Ducatis. A must for Desmoquattro valve adjustments. It is a slap hammer design, since the spindle is easy to remove with a few taps. 5 mm end threads into the end of the spindle. Very quick and easy to use. Made in the USA of 4140 high grade steel.
$44.00
4V Shim Kit (7 mm valves)
DUCATI 4 VALVE ADJUSTMENT SHIM KIT (for all 4V and 1000cc 2V, Multistrada, Hypermotard, ST-3) 36 SHIMS TOTAL
Closers- 19 Shims, from 2.65 mm to 3.55 mm in .05 mm increments
Openers-17 Shims, from 2.45 mm to 3.25 mm in .05 mm increments
Spacer tool provided to measure size of closer shims
36 compartment storage case
Price- $339.00
4V Kit with Modified Openers to accept valve retaining system.
Price- $379.00, 19 closer shims and 25 modified opener shims.
Includes 1 ea of 19 closer shims from 2.65 through 3.55 mm in .05 mm increments and 1 ea opener shims from 2.45 -2.70 mm and 3.15 -3.25 mm and 2 ea 2.75 - 3.10 mm.
(The opener shims must have a slight counterbore in the bottom to accept the retainers. These kits have the modified openers).
2V Shim Kit (8 mm valves)
2V VALVE ADJUSTMENT SHIM KIT (for all 2V except 1000 cc and Multistrada)- 36 SHIMS TOTAL
Closers- 15 Shims, from 6.20 mm to 7.60 mm in .10 mm increments
Openers- 21 Shims, from 3.00 mm to 5.00 mm in .10 mm increments
Spacer tool provided to measure size of closer shims
36 compartment storage case
Price- $299.00
4V OPENER, CLOSER, AND TOOL (7mm valves)
1098 Closer Shims (7 mm valves) Closers from 2.50 mm through 4.15 mm
All 4V Shims (except 1098) (7 mm valves)
Closers from 2.55 mm through 3.90 mm in .05 mm increments.
Price- $9.90 ea
Openers from 2.00 mm through 3.45 mm in .05 mm increments
Price- $8.50
2V Individual Shims Available (8 mm valves)
Closers from 5.50 mm to 6.20 mm (.10 increment), 6.25 mm to 7.55 mm (.05 increment), 7.60 mm to 8.00 mm (.10 increment.
Price- $9.50
Openers from 2.00 mm to 2.80 mm (.10 increment), 2.85 to 5.00 mm (.05 increment), 5.10 mm to 6.00 mm (.10 increment).
Price- $8.50
Closer Measurement Tool (8 mm or 7 mm shims)- $11.50 Other sizes of 2V and 4V shims are also available. E-mail me for more information.
2V OPENER, CLOSER, AND TOOL (8 mm valves)
DESMO VALVE RETAINING SYSTEM AND KIT COMBOS
The use of these desmo valve retaining systems have the following benefits:
Lengthens the time between valve adjustments
Are stronger than stock half ring systems
Can handle higher rpms for longer periods of time as compared to the stock half ring systems.
2V systems works with stock shims except on bevel drive motors.
Questions? Email me at mike@emsduc.com or call me at 916-996-7185
M-Sat 8:00 AM to 6 PM PST.
Thanks,
Mike Guidera
EMS
1662 Stone Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Click on the "PDF" icon to open a Valve Shim Application Chart. It shows the proper shim type to use on your Ducati. It also explains when modified opener shims are needed when MBP retainers are used.
About EMS
EMS is a small business devoted to providing quality products to allow Ducati Owners to perform there own desmo valve adjustments. All products are made in the USA. EMS is owned and operated by Michael Guidera B.S., M.S., a mechanical/biomedical engineer with 25 years experience designing orthopedic and cardiovascular products for the medical industry.
EMS became a reality in 2003 after I bought my first Ducati motorcycle, a 1994 900 Monster. After attempting the first valve adjustment, I realized a kit of shims of various sizes would be most helpful. I went about gathering all the necessary information and designed a 2V shim kit. Over the last 4 years, additional products have been added to the product line. May you not only enjoy owning and riding your Ducati, but also maintaining it.
