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    #16
    I've had good luck with new valve seals a few times. PITA to change those little things though.
    1986 1150EF
    2008 GS1250SEA

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      #17
      If it is something as simple and pesky as valve stem seals I heartily recommend the Viton seals from several vendors.
      ---- Dave
      79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
      80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
      79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
      92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        #18
        Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
        Get a very good, or do a very good valve job and be sure to use new valve seals, and new valves if needed.
        Not a cheap valve lap with drill…barf
        I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what's wrong with a hand or drill valve lap??? I've rebuilt several heads and used the hand or drill method without any issues. This was done on lawn mower engines and car engines, but never had an issue. Why would it be any different on a GS?
        - 1983 GS850L ~ 30,000 miles and going up - Finally ready for a proper road trip!
        - 1977 GS750B - Sold but not forgotten

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