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18 Feb 2013 12:35 #573001
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1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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Just checked the valves for leaks and all looks well. I didn't see any bubbles coming from the intake or exhaust. I also flipped the head upside down and filled the chambers with solvent and let them sit. All the chambers are still full.
Should I still lap the valves or am I okay?
Should I still lap the valves or am I okay?
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18 Feb 2013 13:54 #573018
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1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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After leaving the solvent sit in the chambers for a couple of hours, it's evident I do have leaking valves. The intake and exhaust valves are leaking on all except Cylinder No. 3. Not very surprising considering that was the cylinder with most compression.
What are my options here? Should I take the head to the machine shop for a valve job, or do I have any home remedies at my disposal?
Thanks everyone. You've saved me a lot of time and frustration.
What are my options here? Should I take the head to the machine shop for a valve job, or do I have any home remedies at my disposal?
Thanks everyone. You've saved me a lot of time and frustration.
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18 Feb 2013 15:50 #573030
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Time for a vlve job
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18 Feb 2013 16:19 #573037
by Spectre1982
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre
1978 Kawasaki KZ200
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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Valve job it is then.
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