What would you guys recommend me doing for the top end? It leaks oil like everything else. But while i take it apart what else is suggested to do? Went through honda mans FAQ but nothing really stuck out.. So im. Coming to you guys lol
Nice looking bike mate, is that an oil tank in the ducktail? The oil leaks are probably from the rubber pucks under your cam towers, so you'll need to remove the engine to fix it. Because it's an F2 or F3, closesly inspect your valves and valve guides for wear, as it's common on your model.
The valve tips are softer on your model, and so if the valve clearances and regular maintenance have been ignored, the valve tips may have "Mushroomed" from the continued battering that they've received from the rockers.
Probably a good idea to do a compression test before you pull it down, that way you can decide if it needs new pistons/rings/valve seats re-cut/new valves while the head is off. Check the pistons and cylinder walls for wear and clean all the carbon out of the combustion chambers.
Use all new gaskets and seals when you re-assemble the top end, and smear a little sealant around the edges of the rubber pucks to ensure that they stay oil tight. If you want to go all out, split the cases and replace the cam chain and tensioner assembly, which will be close to worn out after 35 years. Being that it's an F2 or F2, check the camshaft and rockers "rubbing surfaces", it's quite commong that these items will be worn out by now also. Have fun! Cheers, Terry.
