Valk Redo

[robin1731]

I can't guess. I already know. And I have 2 here that look pretty close to that one.

Having now seen a set of these heads though I would love to spend some time doing some port work. That exhaust port has a very nice shape to it. Some easy gains to be made IMO.

I am very surprised at the low spring pressure Honda used though. And only a single spring.

[polkadot]

A full day of wrenching yesterday. I got the head back from Robin during the week and decided to attack on Saturday morning. Tom (Streetwing) came over to join in the fun and frolic.

Here she is all ready for surgery. Note shop manual at the ready!


Number one piston at TDC, then backed off 10mm as per shop manual.


The block mating surface is clean and ready to go so on with the gasket.


Cam shaft assembly is removed from the head. New o-rings inserted in intake manifolds and air injection tubes. The head was wiggled into place on the new dowels and the head bolts torqued as per spec.


The front air injection tube was a bear! I had to remove one of the exhaust manifold studs to get it to clear. The intake runners were then tightened down.



Crash bar and muffler then reinstalled.


Camshaft installed as per manual and the all 12 valves checked and set.


Timing belt installed and set timing. (No I did not crank her over just for old times sake before installing the belt)



Front cover and valve covers installed.


Got her started and she ran great! HOOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! No leaks anywhere . . . until she got to temp. Then I had a radiator leak. Kind of puzzling because I did not see any damage to it. After close inspection by Tom, we could see that the large gasket in the cap was cut. This is the cap I am using for now, but I think I may order a new one.


I installed the highway pegs today and will finish installing the right hand grip and re-installing the throttle lock later. All is good and spent last evening celebrating with Mr. Macanudo and Mr. Mark!

[robin1731]

You did use the assembly lube? looks like it all came back together pretty good.

[polkadot]

You did use the assembly lube? looks like it all came back together pretty good.

Assembly what?

[robin1731]

Assembly what?

You are kidding right? The lube I sent back with the head. I sent an email with simple directions on how and where to use it.

[Oldewing]

Opps.......................................................


me too hoping this is a joke.

[polkadot]

Assembly what?

You are kidding right? The lube I sent back with the head. I sent an email with simple directions on how and where to use it.

I thought it was camera lube. I smeared it all over the camera and now I cant even pick it up! Quite a mess Robin, I would not suggest it in the future.

[Oldewing]

that's better.

just boil the camera, it will be fine.

[polkadot]

that's better.

just boil the camera, it will be fine.

Rodger that!

[robin1731]

Whew, had me worried.........

[Rat]

Don't get that stuff on your hands ...... you'll drop your BEER !

Not a problem for Robin but for me it's a deal breaker.

Gord (leave it to the pros) Jones

[polkadot]

This project is officially COMPLETE! I have had only one thing left to do for a while, but never seemed to get around to it. I just had to re-install the brake-away throttle lock.


It took me about 10 minutes today, and I was done! I have put about 250 miles on the bike this year and I would say it is back to pre-crash status. It is running great! Thanks for everyone's help both with the bike and my psyche. I am a different rider now, but that is probably for the better. Lets Ride!

[Rat]

Cheers.

Gord

[Roady]

That's great to see, congrats!