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Finished putting together Saturday.Put new intake valves in without resurfacing seats. Didn't have any dye powder, but I sprayed some copper coat on the valve backside and pressed it in while still tacky and left a nice looking contact. Passed the solvent leak test so I decided to go with it. I think this new 4 valve design may go through some growing pains. Could be that the 3 lighter valves were easier on the face than the larger 2 valve. My '03 had much older valves in much better shape when I got it. I guess if the valve faces are the sacrificial component there I'm good with that, at least I don't have to send my head out. I'll know in about 30 hrs. I was worried the wrap around headpipe would be a pain but it's not. There's so much room to work everything is easier.First impression, I love the motor! Just rode in the field by my house but it's strong. May have a new first choice machine.
Finished putting together Saturday.
Put new intake valves in without resurfacing seats. Didn't have any dye powder, but I sprayed some copper coat on the valve backside and pressed it in while still tacky and left a nice looking contact. Passed the solvent leak test so I decided to go with it. I think this new 4 valve design may go through some growing pains. Could be that the 3 lighter valves were easier on the face than the larger 2 valve. My '03 had much older valves in much better shape when I got it. I guess if the valve faces are the sacrificial component there I'm good with that, at least I don't have to send my head out. I'll know in about 30 hrs. I was worried the wrap around headpipe would be a pain but it's not. There's so much room to work everything is easier.
First impression, I love the motor! Just rode in the field by my house but it's strong. May have a new first choice machine.
