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    Removing head with engine still in bike?

    We, the boys and I, need to replace a head gasket on his '79 GS425L.

    Can anyone tell me, if we remove the valve cover, is there enough room to pull the head off with the engine still in the bike? It sure would make it a lot easier.
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    1974 GT750 ...done, running and sold
    1974 GT550 .... under construction (done and sold)
    1978 GS550........all stock, running (going to do 550/650 build with it)
    1978 GS1000...another project (Given to son #2)
    1982 GS750EZ ...daily driver(given to son#1)
    1982 GS1100G...completed and traded to son #2 for the 750 back
    1982 GS750EZ...daily driver (got it back in trade with son #2)
    1983 GR650 Tempter.... engine rebuild completed (and sold)
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    Yes..........
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      Yes..........
      Yes......

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        #4
        Yes.

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        #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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          #5
          Awesome!! Thanks everyone for the help. And away we go...
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          1974 GT750 ...done, running and sold
          1974 GT550 .... under construction (done and sold)
          1978 GS550........all stock, running (going to do 550/650 build with it)
          1978 GS1000...another project (Given to son #2)
          1982 GS750EZ ...daily driver(given to son#1)
          1982 GS1100G...completed and traded to son #2 for the 750 back
          1982 GS750EZ...daily driver (got it back in trade with son #2)
          1983 GR650 Tempter.... engine rebuild completed (and sold)

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            #6
            Make sure you use OEM gaskets otherwise you have a high change of a leak. Ebay is a good place to find OEM gaskets for decent prices. While the head is off it's advised to pull the cylinder and change the base gasket at the same time, otherwise you can get a leak. Also, new valve stem seals are advised as they are sure to be hard and crusty. And a lot of GSR people take the opportunity to install new rings when the top end is off. Good fun.
            Ed

            To measure is to know.

            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              #7
              Hey Nessism, I hear what you're saying. All of your items are in the discussion stage. My son wants to ride pretty bad. He only had a few weeks before the head gasket started leaking enough that he decided it would be best to park it. And that was about 3 months ago!!

              It will be up to him if he wants to do the "smart" thing now or go with fix only the head gasket and get a bunch of riding in. Then do everything right over the winter. Thanks for the heads up...no pun intended.
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              1974 GT750 ...done, running and sold
              1974 GT550 .... under construction (done and sold)
              1978 GS550........all stock, running (going to do 550/650 build with it)
              1978 GS1000...another project (Given to son #2)
              1982 GS750EZ ...daily driver(given to son#1)
              1982 GS1100G...completed and traded to son #2 for the 750 back
              1982 GS750EZ...daily driver (got it back in trade with son #2)
              1983 GR650 Tempter.... engine rebuild completed (and sold)

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