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    Suggestions on valve stem seals

    I'm rebuilding a spare head for my GS850 and replacing the valve stem seals in the process.

    Any suggestions as to any particular valve stem seals would be preferred? I've seen Viton seals on ebay and OEM. Just wondering if there is any specifics I should be looking out for.

    1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
    1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
    1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

    Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

    JTGS850GL aka Julius

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    OEM is probably the smarter way to go in my opinion
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      How many have you replaced, Scott?


      Life is too short to ride an L.

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        #4
        I've used stock, K&L and the Vitons on eBay They all worked for me. Oil them first before putting the valve through.
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #5
          Replacing valve seals, which one? - The GSResources Forums
          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=205491&highlight=stem+seals
          Place your 4 cylinder GS engine, drivetrain or clutch related questions in this forum.

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            #6
            Are you using tubeless rims?
            sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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              #7
              Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
              Are you using tubeless rims?

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                #8
                Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
                Are you using tubeless rims?
                Ahhhhh???? Not talking about tire valves stems. Talking about intake/exhaust valve stems.
                Last edited by JTGS850GL; 11-19-2013, 06:33 PM.

                1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                JTGS850GL aka Julius

                GS Resource Greetings

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                  #9
                  These...???

                  Currently in the Stable :
                  2002 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Sunburst Pearl Orange
                  1983 Suzuki GS850 GL Blue & Black

                  " I am never lost until I run out of fuel...until that moment I am EXPLORING."
                   - Carl R. Munkwitz

                  Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"

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                    #10
                    Or these....

                    Currently in the Stable :
                    2002 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Sunburst Pearl Orange
                    1983 Suzuki GS850 GL Blue & Black

                    " I am never lost until I run out of fuel...until that moment I am EXPLORING."
                     - Carl R. Munkwitz

                    Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post
                      Yep, those.

                      1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                      1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                      1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                      Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                      JTGS850GL aka Julius

                      GS Resource Greetings

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                        #12
                        We know. We were just teasing him for misunderstanding your original post.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                          How many have you replaced, Scott?
                          Compared to you Tom no where near as many but I still think stock is better.
                          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                          1981 GS550T - My First
                          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                            #14
                            Any comments on using these:

                            Error Page | eBay
                            http://www.ebay.com/itm/suzuki-gs1000-gs850-gs750-gs650-gs550-gs500-gs450-gs425-gs400-VALVE-SEALS-/290969600399?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43bf23c18f&vxp=mtr#ht_828wt_730


                            I know they're not stock, but if they're going to work out, then I'd rather spend the money on other items that MUST be OEM. They look exactly like the ones I just removed.
                            Last edited by JTGS850GL; 11-21-2013, 06:38 PM.

                            1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                            1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                            1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                            Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                            JTGS850GL aka Julius

                            GS Resource Greetings

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
                              Any comments on using these:

                              Error Page | eBay
                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/suzuki-gs1000-gs850-gs750-gs650-gs550-gs500-gs450-gs425-gs400-VALVE-SEALS-/290969600399?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43bf23c18f&vxp=mtr#ht_828wt_730


                              I know they're not stock, but if they're going to work out, then I'd rather spend the money on other items that MUST be OEM.
                              They look stock to me. I got green neoprene seals from ebay for about 30 delivered. These are supposed to last a million years or so.

                              Those you can get from the dealer for about 16 a set.
                              1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
                              1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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