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  • JTGS850GL
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    • Aug 2013
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    #1

    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.
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    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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    • cowboyup3371
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      • Apr 2010
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      #2
      OEM is probably the smarter way to go in my opinion
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        • tkent02
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          #3
          How many have you replaced, Scott?
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            • Guest
              #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.

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                • kdo58
                  #5
                  Replacing valve seals, which one? - The GSResources Forums
                  http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=205491&highlight=stem+seals
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                    • 850 Combat
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                      #6
                      Are you using tubeless rims?
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                        • blowerbike
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                          #7
                          Originally posted by 850 Combat
                          Are you using tubeless rims?

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                            • JTGS850GL
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                              #8
                              Originally posted by 850 Combat
                              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, 05:33 PM.
                              http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                              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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                                • Wingsconsin
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                                  #9
                                  These...???


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                                    • Wingsconsin
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                                      #10
                                      Or these....


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                                        • JTGS850GL
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                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Wingsconsin
                                          Yep, those.
                                          http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                                          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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                                            • koolaid_kid
                                              #12
                                              We know. We were just teasing him for misunderstanding your original post.

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                                                • cowboyup3371
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                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by tkent02
                                                  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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                                                    • JTGS850GL
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                                                      #14
                                                      Any comments on using these:

                                                      Pardon Our Interruption...
                                                      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, 05:38 PM.
                                                      http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                                                      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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                                                        • duaneage
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                                                          • Apr 2004
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                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by JTGS850GL
                                                          Any comments on using these:

                                                          Pardon Our Interruption...
                                                          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.
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                                                          1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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