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« on: April 19, 2020, 04:40:44 PM »
Hi Roy, no tapping so far. Yes the valves are not seating well on 3 of them, all will be addressed. I need to visit an engineer with better measuring equipment than I possess. This is the frustrating part of being locked down at home, time rich access poor.
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« on: April 19, 2020, 02:17:00 PM »
With time on my hands I’m taking the opportunity to investigate the high oil consumption on my Suzuki GS 1000.
So first up a bit of background information. The purchase was a bit of a spur of the moment, I really should have gone for a sorted GS 550 but a big shiny picture fooled me. If nothing else I have learnt a lot about spannering. The first problem I encountered was the bike was running very rich, you only need your nose to tell that. The standard air box had been removed and cheap foam pods added and the carburettors rejetted. I stripped them and found two bodies had broken pilot screws (the sharp tapered one) wedged in the body. In addition the main jets had been increased 10 steps above standard, way in excess of a pod requirement. So two replacement bodies sorted, all then ultrasonic cleaned and smaller mains put in and proceed to road test and change mains again settling on 3 steps up.
So about 2,000 miles later oil consumption high, no obvious leaks but brown/black staining around exhaust I start to suspect the valve stem seals. So commence top end rebuild not knowing the history, as I strip I am finding a number of new parts, cam chain, guides and healthy looking stem seals. Piston crowns and head are heavily coked, not soft, I think a combination of oil and unburnt fuel.
So here’s some pictures.
So am I suffering from bore glaze due a poorly run in engine? What do I need to check? Will a simple hone cure the issue or will I require new rings as well?
Many thanks for all advice.
Greg
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« on: April 10, 2020, 07:58:09 AM »
I remember a guy being asked what it was like owning a Guzzi. His response was “It was like having an Italian mistress, temperamental and expensive however when it goes it goes like the clappers”.
I still lust after a Le Mans in black and gold.
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« on: April 08, 2020, 12:14:57 PM »
Welcome to our wonderful community of nutters, you don’t have to be one but it does help! 
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« on: March 28, 2020, 02:40:03 PM »
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain. Oh the scars....
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« on: March 21, 2020, 09:28:31 PM »
3 dogs, 2 walks a day that’s 24 paws to wash! So glad it’s drying out
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« on: March 20, 2020, 04:21:30 PM »
Dog,
This is going to be great I can spend time with you have my head stroked then my tummy tickled watch a box set on your lap sharing crisps lick your fingers and you won’t be late feeding me then we can go on walks together and not talk to anyone it will be just you and me spending lots of quality time together this is going to be so much fun.....
Cat,
What the #@%$, why are you still here.
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« on: March 16, 2020, 07:52:40 AM »
Thought about it as well but big question marks about job at moment. Couldn’t get the idea past credit control.
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« on: March 14, 2020, 09:41:39 PM »
A great bit of light relief.
Thanks
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« on: January 31, 2020, 08:23:51 PM »
Well I have had a British 28 day matured steak with local chestnut mushrooms in Isle of White garlic and butter, Maris Piper spuds from the farm down the road and a heap of British peas. Washed down with some Bad to the Bone ale from the Gun Dog Brewery. Cheers
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« on: January 04, 2020, 07:23:13 AM »
A light canter to the nearest pub. Cheers
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« on: January 03, 2020, 08:06:00 PM »
For comparison here’s my horse shoe with damage. I used a needle file to remove the burrs and exercised it till it was free.
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« on: December 15, 2019, 07:55:01 PM »
Hi Clive,
Welcome to the mad world of SOHC. Here’s to some warm dry weather and good riding.
Cheers,
Greg
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« on: November 22, 2019, 05:48:43 PM »
Donated with pleasure. Thanks for all the advice given and yet to come.
Greg
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