Exhaust Valve ??

[427cobra]

I have my motor apart and was looking at the head.

I noticed one of the exhaust valves seems to be more worn than the others. the lip that is showing isnt as high.

I havent removed the valve to see if its that valve or the head that is actually worn...??

But I wanted to see if you can replace the worn valve with a used one??

Thanks!

(anyone have a used exhaust valve for a 79' GS 850??)

 

[Steve]

Yes, I have a used 850 head lying around somewhere. I am sure I can spare one of the valves. :-\\\

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[427cobra]

What about the whole head??

I plan on removing the valves tomorrow. Need to get my C clamp and 1" pvc pipe!!

 

[Steve]

I will have to see why it's been set aside and let you know.

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[Guest]

If the ring isn't as high as the other valves it probably means it already has been replaced.
If I understand your terminology correctly it's less worn.

 

[Steve]

I will have to see why it's been set aside and let you know.

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Found the head and inspected it. Sent you a PM.

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[427cobra]

Well it looks like all i will need is a valve...

The one looks a little thin...dont you think???

 

[Nessism]

Thin is an understatement. How did that happen and what does the rest of the head look like?

 

[427cobra]

I am not sure what happend...

I just got the bike this summer. I had it running pretty good. But ended up breaking off an exhaust bolt. So the engine got torn down for a rebuild and bolt removal. Finding the worn valve was a bonus..ha

The rest of the valves/head look good.