no compression

[Nessism]

Pray for no bent valves...

[chef1366]

Pray for no bent valves...

[chef1366]

OMG thank you soo much!! I will get back to it tomorrow

Thank Ed
He did all the footwork for you.

[fuelcat]

Thank Ed
He did all the footwork for you.

Thank you ed

[fuelcat]

Pray for no bent valves...

Bent valve NOOOOO!!! Could that happen because of my timing mess up?? I am praying!!

I will let you know how it goes tomorrow

[fuelcat]

how will I be able to tell if I bent a valve? though a compression check?

[Nessism]

how will I be able to tell if I bent a valve? though a compression check?

That's one way. Another is to check the valve clearances; if the clearance is big that means the valve is not seating.

[fuelcat]

That's one way. Another is to check the valve clearances; if the clearance is big that means the valve is not seating.

Ok Thank you! I am going to go to work on it now ...wish me luck!

[rustybronco]

Or you could do a leak down test on it.

http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1559962#post1559962

[fuelcat]

Well I think everything is going much better. I am now checking the valve clearance. I want to make sure I am using the right measurement for the clearance can you tell me what is the right spec for 1981 gs550l? I am not trusting what I read in the manuals since I got the timing wrong.

[fuelcat]

I got it started

The bike started up Yay!! I checked the compression and it is at about 105. Kinda low. My battery was running low so I have to charge it and check it again. All the cylinders read very close to the same reading

[Nessism]

Well I think everything is going much better. I am now checking the valve clearance. I want to make sure I am using the right measurement for the clearance can you tell me what is the right spec for 1981 gs550l? I am not trusting what I read in the manuals since I got the timing wrong.

The manual is fine, only you have to use the right one! Proper spec is .03mm - .08mm. Use the service manual guide on how to position the cams when judging clearance. Don't just point the lobe away from the bucket, position the cams per the manuals instruction.

Oh, and since you have new rings it's advised to take the bike out and ride it aggressively. Don't baby it. The rings need pressure into the cylinder walls in order to seat properly. No need for a top speed run or anything, just ride it around town good and aggressively and use lots of throttle

[fuelcat]

The manual is fine, only you have to use the right one! Proper spec is .03mm - .08mm. Use the service manual guide on how to position the cams when judging clearance. Don't just point the lobe away from the bucket, position the cams per the manuals instruction.

Oh, and since you have new rings it's advised to take the bike out and ride it aggressively. Don't baby it. The rings need pressure into the cylinder walls in order to seat properly. No need for a top speed run or anything, just ride it around town good and aggressively and use lots of throttle

Thank you sooo very much for your all help Ed. I truly appreciate it!

[Sunburn]

The bike started up Yay!! I checked the compression and it is at about 105. Kinda low. My battery was running low so I have to charge it and check it again. All the cylinders read very close to the same reading

Bet it will go up once then new rings are seated good.

[fuelcat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvCVowAN0V8&feature=youtu.be

Here is a video of what the bike sounds like now