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Need: Set of Valves

Started by Sour1, November 29, 2011, 03:03:51 PM

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Sour1

November 29, 2011, 03:03:51 PM
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.
1980 XJ650
1984 FJ1100

racerrad8

#1
November 29, 2011, 04:08:46 PM
I have valves, send me an email so we can figure out what you need.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

Sour1

#2
November 29, 2011, 05:23:17 PM
Email sent. 

Thanks.
1980 XJ650
1984 FJ1100

FJTillDeath

#3
November 30, 2011, 02:06:51 AM
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..
Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling

fj11.5

#4
November 30, 2011, 02:17:19 AM
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:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

racerrad8

#5
November 30, 2011, 12:57:48 PM
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
Randy - RPM

Pat Conlon

#6
November 30, 2011, 01:04:48 PM
Don't 'cha just love this guy?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

fj11.5

#7
November 30, 2011, 04:24:31 PM
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)
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJTillDeath

#8
December 01, 2011, 03:18:53 AM
Randy, I may very well need to order them from you once I find out whats going on with my valves
Life behind bars - is actually quite thrilling
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