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78 GS550E valve clearance problem

  • Thread starter Thread starter dtkeith
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Like I've said before, you may have a bike running on 3 cylinders and just don't know better because you've never heard it running on 4. A leak down on that cylinder will tell you right away whether you have a valve problem, a ring problem or something else.
 
Alright everyone, I ran into some free time yesterday, and tore it down. I stripped the engine down to the block (pistons exposed). The valves looked fine on a visual inspection.. just a decent amount of carbon deposits on the valves and pistons. I think I am going to take it to a shop and have them look at it/diagnose.. I'm ready to get back to riding!
 
Why not pull the valves and clean it up, lap the valves lightly and reassemble it carefully. You should be able to get it working properly without using the dealer. That's the way I do it, just my opinion and suggestion. Ray
 
Because I honestly have no idea how to do that, don't have the tools, or the time. I know a couple local independent shops I can take it to that I trust who can get it done.

That being said, what is that process like/what tools would I need?
 
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