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  • enelson2047
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Valve change

    I just remove my valve from my 83 gs1100e head to put on new seals and springs. What do I have to do before I put them back or replace them. Can I just put them back???????????????????/
    Last edited by Guest; 11-02-2012, 08:54 PM.
  • tkent02
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    Read the service manual.
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    Life is too short to ride an L.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Keep track of the valves and put them back where you got them.
      Check the specs on the valves, guides and seats. You can find this info in your manual.

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      • Agemax
        Forum Guru
        • Apr 2008
        • 8371
        • plymouth uk

        #4
        while they are out you could lap them in to make sure they are seating good and tight. liberally cover the stems and new stem seals with engine oil before refitting.
        make sure you put the same valve back in the same position it came from.
        also make sure the collets are seated good and proper on the valve after installation.
        a few taps with a hard rubber mallet on the top of the valve will make sure they are seated correctly
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        • enelson2047

          #5
          Valve change

          Thanks for the info

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          • Guest

            #6
            The guides are probably shot. Bring it over and we will check it out for you

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