Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head

Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 08 Jul 2011 00:47 #461655

elfmagic17 Offline User Posts: 337 Thank you received: 24	I beleave like 2.4mm Kenny Hicks 74 Honda CB550 75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike) 77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 09 Jul 2011 20:02 #461924

pctech101 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 60 Thank you received: 0	got her back together, except for exhaust pipes. started her up and no smoke. will put exhaust on in morning when its cooler. run her down the road and come back and retorque head after she cools off again. want to thank yall for helping me and all.
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 09 Jul 2011 21:25 #461935

79MKII Offline User Love Them Kaws! Posts: 2494 Thank you received: 43	That's great! Hopefully that's all it was and your test ride tomorrow will go well. Must've sounded pretty loud without an exhaust! The Kaw List: Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175 Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 09 Jul 2011 21:33 #461937

pctech101 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 60 Thank you received: 0	79MKII wrote: Must've sounded pretty loud without an exhaust! Not really, sounded quiter than those damn harleys to me.
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 23 Jul 2011 13:03 #464459

pctech101 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 60 Thank you received: 0	Just wanting to give an update. Bike made journey home successfully. Other than a small couple of oil leaks she's doing fine. 1500+ miles down and going good. Thanks again everyone!
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 23 Jul 2011 13:48 #464465

ELCouz Offline User Posts: 381 Thank you received: 5	Just wanting to give an update. Bike made journey home successfully. Other than a small couple of oil leaks she's doing fine. 1500+ miles down and going good. Thanks again everyone! Glad to hear that ! Forums do work... and more helpful than a dealer... free knowledge is the best! Happy riding ! regards, laurent 1982 KZ810-R1 GPZ with hindle 4-into-1 pipe
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 23 Jul 2011 18:15 #464500

APE Jay Offline Banned Posts: 1403 Thank you received: 58	I agree. Get a good valve spring compressor. www.KZzone.com
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Replacing Valve Stem Seals without pulling head 02 Sep 2011 01:19 #473700

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APE Jay wrote: I agree. Get a good valve spring compressor.

Just found a tool for removing valve seals without a compressor, Looks like it would work great and there are comparable tools for less than this one!

(toyotool.com/valvemaster_instructions.htm)

Kenny Hicks
74 Honda CB550
75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

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Last edit: by elfmagic17. Reason: Changed "Valves" to "Valve seals"

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