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1985gs550 head

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How hard is it to take the cylinder head off to helicoile it ?
 
Simple...first get yourself a service manual and start reading. Next, use the Advanced Search function here to read as many threads as you can find on how to do it. After you do that, search some more about what gaskets to get, and whether or not you should rehone the cylinder and install new rings. Easy stuff.
 
Hi,

motogpaman2006 said:
How is it dun?
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No one is going to type out pages of step-by-step instructions for you. The procedure is in the service manual, with pictures. If you get stuck, ask your questions here.

Take off the tank, the carbs, the valve cover. Take off the cams and don't drop the cam chain. Unbolt the head. Inspect the valve guides and seals and replace as necessary.

You might as well replace the base gasket because it often gets disturbed and will lose its seal causing an oil leak, unless you are very careful. As long as you've got the jugs off you might as well hone the cylinders and replace the rings.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
the procedure is easy enough it is clearly delineated int he manual available on the BassCliff website.

why cant you helicoil the spark plug holes with the head in place.

gaskets are fairly pricy.
 
JEEPRUSTY said:
the procedure is easy enough it is clearly delineated int he manual available on the BassCliff website.

why cant you helicoil the spark plug holes with the head in place.

gaskets are fairly pricy.
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That's what was wondering lol but I gess medal shavings can get in
 
You do NOT need to pull the head to repair spark plug threads. There are tools and methods to avoid chips, and even if a few soft aluminum chips get in the cylinder they won't hurt anything.
 
Nessism said:
You do NOT need to pull the head to repair spark plug threads. There are tools and methods to avoid chips, and even if a few soft aluminum chips get in the cylinder they won't hurt anything.
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ok hahaha what do u think about hi temp silicone gaskit around the top threads ?
 
motogpaman2006 said:
ok hahaha what do u think about hi temp silicone gaskit around the top threads ?
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My god man you know he will think ill of it.
A proper repair is a proper repair.

Get an insert done. Likely cheaper than a new head gasket and a whole lot less bother.
 
motogpaman2006 said:
ok hahaha what do u think about hi temp silicone gaskit around the top threads ?
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You can not repair stripped threads with gasket goop.

Honestly here, based on all these questions, maybe you should just take your bike somewhere to have the threads repaired.
 
JEEPRUSTY said:
My god man you know he will think ill of it.
A proper repair is a proper repair.

Get an insert done. Likely cheaper than a new head gasket and a whole lot less bother.
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i know it was a joke lol
 
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