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  1. JayR

    Right Intake Valve Keepers diagnosis

    Hi folks, over the past 5-10 rides a clanging noise has developed in the top end. I set out to adjust the intake and exhaust valve gaps according to specifications. While doing this I noticed that the valve keepers on the right intake valve seem to be more open/askew compared to the other...
    • JayR
    • Thread
    • keepers valves
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Garage
  2. desertrider

    New valve parts not fitting like the old ones

    Hi - I am putting my top end back together. I sent the head out to a good shop and had a valve job etc. done. Old intake valves were not good, so the shop bought 2 new valves (from Mikesxs, I believe) and returned parts to me. I bought a new spring/cap set from Mikesxs. Now I am assembling the...
  3. YL82

    Keep Keepers (Collets)?

    Jeepers Creepers, my Peepers tell me that my Keepers are Keepers. Any reason to replace my valve collets? I am keeping stock exhaust valves and swapping stock intake valves with new OEM.
    • YL82
    • Thread
    • collets engine keepers valves
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Garage
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