Mick the 1980 Yamaha XJ650: Valve shims replacement and pulling him back together.

This channel is dedicated to all of the other ‘tits in a shed’ out there. Unlike many RUclipsrs and ‘influencers’ out there, my motivation for this channel is not to be on RUclips. Bikes are a hobby for me and I love my hobby and it is a welcome distraction from, lets face it, the rest of the real world.
For me, this channel is a welcome by-product of my hobby. While, in contrast to a busy personal/professional life, I love the relative solitude of ‘titting around in a shed’. RUclips allows me to share it, gain insight from others and, just as importantly seek help when I get stuck or mess something up.
It might surprise you that there is no Patreon link in this speal as it is where most people stash it. I don’t have Patreon and nor do I have any intention in starting one. This is my hobby and I don’t see why I should try and get money out of others to do so. My channel is monetised which brings a tiny income but that is mainly because RUclips put adverts in anyway; why not use it to by carb cleaner once a month! You may also notice that very rarely come out with the ‘click like and subscribe’ comment either. This probably doesn’t do the channels slow growth a great deal of good either but I find it annoying when other RUclipsrs do it all the time.
All I ask is some interaction. If you like what you see, please let me know. If you know a better way of doing something or spot (one of many) mistakes, then drop me a comment and help me or others doing a similar task do it better next time.
Above all, I am Nat and welcome to my nackers yard. I hope you enjoy the journey.
P.S. I know that Nackers should start with a K to describe the old horse yards but NKY sounded a bit too much like a lube!

[@derekdingwall]

Those shims are very similar to Triumph Sprint ones Nat , luckily I only had 1 out of spec ,as for the tank maybe you can get a cheap Chinese one similar and it would save you a lot of hassle👍

[@keithriley3159]

Only one complaint Nat, the sound levels were all over the place, mainly your commentary. It was so low I nearly shat myself when a ad cropped up (at full volume) Otherwise, nice progress.

[@daveaus8386]

might be time for one of those emergency power pwacks mate, they are quite cheap now. Keep up the effort, so good to see a real tinkerer,warts and all.All the best mate👍

[@motorcyclerescuer]

These bikes are fighting Nat. Will be worth it in the end though mate.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

🏍👍

[@callandy100]

For what it's worth, I'd go for a "new" tank, but then I probably don't have as much patience as your good self........

[@grahamhider3754]

❤😂😭🤢😡❤️👍🛠

[@edsyphan3425]

Do yourself a favor and pull the plugs before turning the crank