dillon0990
XS650 Enthusiast
I was able to get all gasket surfaces clean. I used a blade with lacquer thinner to get the gasket pieced off. I thin used a green scotch bright pad with lacquer thinner to remove all residue. The scotch bright pad worked wonderful and left the surface clean without scratches. Highly recommend trying I if ever looking to remove gasket residue.
I will be getting my valve spring compressor in the mail today. I will pull the valves and clean the heads and valves, replace the valve seals, and take a stab at lapping the valves (it seems fairly easy).
Rings and cam chain should arrive Wednesday. I followed some threads recommended above by using rubber bands to hold the connecting rods straight and at TDC. WOW, great idea. Worked awesome and kept connecting rods out of my way while cleaning base gasket surface. More to come!
I will be getting my valve spring compressor in the mail today. I will pull the valves and clean the heads and valves, replace the valve seals, and take a stab at lapping the valves (it seems fairly easy).
Rings and cam chain should arrive Wednesday. I followed some threads recommended above by using rubber bands to hold the connecting rods straight and at TDC. WOW, great idea. Worked awesome and kept connecting rods out of my way while cleaning base gasket surface. More to come!