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  1. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    so whet am I in for if I take off the cylinder? how hard is it to get the cylinders back in and do I need ny special tools?
  2. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    OK, let.s say to do the base gasket, what does that involve as far as dealing with he cylinders? Ring compressor? If I.m that far, should I replace the rings and hone he cylinders? If I just put the cylinder head back with the old rings what other issues am I causing?Also, my base gasket shows...
  3. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    Originally Posted by tkent02 Check with gasoline in the combustion chambers, if it's not leaking How?. Found this which was insightful. will try that....... â?‚?¢ Clean and assemble the head and valve components. Fill the intake and exhaust posts with gasoline to check for leaks. If any...
  4. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    I was going to not us the cups/sticks and either use the tube over the stem and pull/turn or the hose on the end of the drill a'la the manual on Basscliff's site http://gsarchive.bwringer.com/storagecliff1/images/HOW_TO_LAP_VALVES.pdf
  5. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    4 per cylinder (16 total). this style - http://gsarchive.bwringer.com/bikecliff/images/16valve_adjustment.pdf what is the appropriate action in that case?
  6. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    for someone not knowledgeable in the differences, what should i be concluding from that? aka-what difference does it me for my style of valves?
  7. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    it is on that bike. this is teh valves I have - http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Suzuki/Motorcycle/1981/GS750L/CAM+SHAFT+-+VALVE/parts.html What are you trying to convey in your message?
  8. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    Also, what kind of lapping compound? this one has a nicer case (latches specifically) and at $18.50 only $1.50 more than least expensive Ebay and free Prime shipping...
  9. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    How? Can’t do that with the head already off I don’t; think, Or can I? Don’t; know since it hasn’t ran for a while – are you talking shome in the exhaust or off the crankcase from the external oil leaks? Yeah, what’s another $80 OEM ($30 aftermarket) but if I don’t need to touch the...
  10. Andrew Vanis

    Valve lapping questions ? compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed?

    Valve lapping questions – compressor suggestion, lapping compound, is it even needed? About 14K miles on my engine. Have the head off to replace leaking gasket. Gasket is $70 so don’t really want to take the head off again. Wondering if I should lap the valves and how would I know/check if...
  11. Andrew Vanis

    who is fastest delivery and shipping supplier for OEM parts?

    Your dealer is better than mine. I keep trying mine periodically and I have found that mine has parts prices more than 50% over OEM pricing, I'd pay shipping $6-$30 depending on the day, and I'd get the parts in 7-30 days with no idea when (oh And I'd have to pay sales tax). I think they are...
  12. Andrew Vanis

    Some Gasket scans - Mostly 1981 GS 750 L

    cool. Maybe we'll end up with a gasket database FWIW, I use 1Cm square with 1mm grid since its easier to put into the CAD program (typing fractions is a pain) If you need more than one for a bigger gasket (i used 4 for the valve cover), - for alignment - I find it is nice to cut one on a...
  13. Andrew Vanis

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath?

    edited to 'palm' as originally intended
  14. Andrew Vanis

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath?

    By the look of the palm tree, that one we can blame on the wind.
  15. Andrew Vanis

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath?

    no How would that look? Forward back or side to side?
  16. Andrew Vanis

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath?

    good one. easy to remove if I do go this direction. The nose can smell ;-)
  17. Andrew Vanis

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath?

    What is the best way to tilt bike to side to clean underneath? Am doing the upper end gaskets to seal leaks. Bottom is pretty good except the drain plug has been seeping. Since the oil pan perimeter is nice and tight ? no leaks, I?d just like to get underneath to clean off the caked on oil...
  18. Andrew Vanis

    Some Gasket scans - Mostly 1981 GS 750 L

    Some Gasket scans - Mostly 1981 GS 750 L http://www.andrewvanis.com/Vehicles/Suzuki/1981GS750L/Gasket%20Scans/ graph is 1mm with 1cm darker lines. The larger scans are in sections. eventually I'll CAD them to laser cut. tired of paying $30 for a valve cover gasket sample -...
  19. Andrew Vanis

    G tank on my L

    +1 ( and some random text to have it accept my +1 replykljfsdafhsahgoisaghljfsahvisaghsagv)
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