The frame and rims are off to the powder coater! :good2:
Now for the bad part. The machine shop called. I need a new set of valves. Eleven of them were ground straight, but five cannot be straightened. Possible over revved engine? Not sure. I tore it apart when I bought the bike so I've never heard it run. The machine shop recommended all new valves to deter future failures. I found a set but it is $400!
Anyone have a good set of valves they are willing to part with? Let me know how much if you do.
(Yes, I checked RPM but didn't see any valves.)
Thanks.
I have valves, send me an email so we can figure out what you need.
Randy - RPM
Email sent.
Thanks.
I may be in this boat fairly soon...got some news back from my bike, the guy said he would rather show me in person the damage, doesnt sound good..
i priced exhaust valves at the local yamaha dealer, $86.00 each , didnt bother ordering any, as i scored a complete head in great condion, just needs the shims checked before its fitted , i also checked out rpm, but didnt think to ask, sorry randy, :flag_of_truce:
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 30, 2011, 02:17:19 AM
i priced exhaust valves at the local yamaha dealer, $86.00 each...
The price current price of a exhaust valve is $21.94, that is a great mark up your dealer had there.
I will be adding the valves to inventory. I usually just have my maching shop hold my inventory of valves since he is the one that needs them during the machining process, but I have ordered a separate set to keep here on the shelf.
Randy - RPM
Don't 'cha just love this guy?
well put it this way pat, im not the type of bloke that sebds christmas cards , but would send randy one for the hell of it,, and yes to rpm on the yam mark up, someone is making a profit on those plastic yamaha packets, glad i didnt bother buying off them (popcorn)
Randy, I may very well need to order them from you once I find out whats going on with my valves