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thenorm78_750f

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I need valves
« on: April 10, 2006, 02:35:24 PM »
I'm sure it's been asked before but i have to... Does any one know where can i order valves for a 78 750f? Checked the FAQ suggested sites to no avail.
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Offline Serge

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Re: I need valves
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2006, 07:07:08 PM »
I did not find them neither. According to Sean (scondon) no one makes new valves for 78 F (and K ?). I have seen someone selling on E-bay new standard and oversized guides for this model ...   
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2006, 07:12:31 PM »
M3 racing does offer custom Kibblewhite stainless F2 valves but they are 68.50 each. :o
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2006, 07:03:56 AM »
good god!!!
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2006, 07:16:20 AM »
$68.50???....try making them yourself and see what they cost  :D
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2006, 07:24:34 AM »
naw,i have k motor,i dont have them problems.
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2006, 01:35:40 PM »
gee whiz 68.50...
that's incredibly nuts...
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2006, 02:43:40 PM »
 To tell the truth a Kibblewhite 33.5mm intake (oversize early K) valve will fit on the F2 seat(originally a 34mm valve). You could cut down the diameter on a 32mm Kibblewhite intake to 31mm and use it on the exhaust too. Seeing how the valves start as blanks a late style keeper groove could be cut into the valve. Personally I'd recommend early style Kibblewhite or APE Titanium retainers and springs. I wonder if this is what M3 does???
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thenorm78_750f

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Re: I need valves
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2006, 06:34:01 PM »
I just bought a valve spring compressor; got the valve, and now the valve seems to be sliding fairly respectably, so i guess I'm going to put it back together and see what happens. But, just for posterity, does anyone know what other heads would work on a 78 750f? don't want to spend a fortune, just want it to work. weather is finally breaking and want to save some money on gas and enjoy the bike.
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2006, 09:23:09 PM »
Quote from: thenorm78_750f on April 11, 2006, 06:34:01 PM
I just bought a valve spring compressor; got the valve, and now the valve seems to be sliding fairly respectably, so i guess I'm going to put it back together and see what happens. But, just for posterity, does anyone know what other heads would work on a 78 750f? don't want to spend a fortune, just want it to work. weather is finally breaking and want to save some money on gas and enjoy the bike.

which compressor you got ?  I asked at dealership and they sell one for $130 .. 
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2006, 10:14:18 PM »
Is it one of them solid gold ones.  ;D
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2006, 12:59:56 PM »
I bought the spring compressor from Sears for $14.99 i looks sort of like a pulley puller. It worked just barely. >:(  For $19.99 they should of had one that looked more like a vise grip c-clamp (according to their web-sight), but did not. If you have a choice, get the one for $19.99 because my brother had one that i used for the first teardown and it worked out beautifully.  8) The $14.99 one sucks a#%.

Just my opinion. And as we all know opinions are like a-holes; everyone got one and thinks theirs dosn't stink.
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2006, 02:06:05 PM »
 The Kowa Seiki spring compressor is very nice (meaning not cheap)...it's what I use. If you use it alot it pays for itself. You shpould price out the plastic inserts that ride on the retainer. Holy #$%*  :o...the price brought tears to my eyes!
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2006, 06:14:07 PM »
i've got a set of valves out of my 750k3 that have been cleaned by a machine shop and are ready to go...

Let me know if you're still interested.
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Re: I need valves
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2006, 03:08:58 PM »
I found that Kragen have a free rent for decent spring compressor ...
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