Pencil erasers, tiny block of wood, picture-frame "bumpers", small block of duct tape...all can work as shims. I have them on my 105 9-speed and they work great. See this previous thread/picture:
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02-20-2007, 07:06 AM #1
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Home-made shims
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02-20-2007, 07:24 PM #2
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ok
I will try making some shims this weekend if I have time. I will try a pencil eraser, spray paint it black and glue it in. Does that sound right?
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02-25-2007, 05:02 AM #3
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The url in the old thread for the specialized shims is no longer good, so I googled for the shims. Found them on ebay. Seller's name is bike-rack. Bought them for $11.00 including shipping!!
Will let you know how they work out for me.
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02-25-2007, 09:51 PM #4
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oh man... well let me know if it works..
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02-26-2007, 04:51 AM #5
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He has some more. Plus I have even gotten a tracking number from him. Originally Posted by logdiva32
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02-28-2007, 02:59 PM #6
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My shims are here! My shims are here! (channeling Steve Martin).
I dry-fitted them and I think they will work. Won't install until my new tape gets here. I'm putting on new bars, hopefully this weekend.
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