Inlet & Exhaust valves for GS850

[uteman]

The OEM engine valves for a GS850G work out at around $640 (Australian) for a set of 8.
OK, I know they are not real dollars to some of you folks but still very expensive.
Has anyone found another source, equivalent or blank valves for this job?

[Nessism]

Buy some on ebay and have them shipped. If money is tight find some from a low mileage bike and have them ground on a modern centerless valve grinding machine.

[GregT]

Same problem in NZ. Depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate, I have occasionally found it's easier/cheaper to go to a local head shop and get stainless blanks cut to suit. Shop here charges $58NZ for Manley blanks then plus cutting and groove machining.

[uteman]

Same problem in NZ. Depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate, I have occasionally found it's easier/cheaper to go to a local head shop and get stainless blanks cut to suit. Shop here charges $58NZ for Manley blanks then plus cutting and groove machining.

GregT: Thanks for responding. We sure get the high prices compared to USA