head reconditioning

[dougie]

Maybe get new gudgeon pin clips.

I would replace any that are removed. They are cheap.

[vanzen]

... If you buy German valves with German Guides do they actually fit without adjustment?

If memory serves me, they are intended to be reamed to fit.

[r90s]

Second for Robert Grauer. He is a genius. ANd he is a very nice guy.

Jon-Lars
Beverly, WA

[Duane Ausherman]

I highly recommend Robert Grauer in San Jose for head work. He knows these heads like the back of his hand and does great work. He just did the heads on my slash five, including dual porting and shaving the heads down. The bike runs great and has yet to show signs of oil consumption. Send me a PM if you need to get in touch with him.

Prices depend on what is needed, but his prices are reasonable. If you shop around, you may want to inquire about turn around time.

I agree with Frog on this one. If you have to ship the heads out, then it doesn't matter if it is the next state, or across the country.

[michael]

Anyone on this site used Memphis motorwerks?

[lrz]

I had a good experience w/ Bud Provin, Nickwackett Garage. One man shop, afaik, so do inquire if turn around time is a factor.

[Major Softie]

... If you buy German valves with German Guides do they actually fit without adjustment?

If memory serves me, they are intended to be reamed to fit.

That is my understanding as well. As I understand it, The pressure of the head on the guide (where it is inserted through the head) makes a tiny change in the ID of that part of the guide. Thus, the only way to have perfectly parallel guides is to ream them after they have been inserted.