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XJ700XN valves

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by upvulcanrider, Jun 18, 2010.

  1. upvulcanrider

    upvulcanrider New Member

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    Does anyone out there have a set of used valves in decent condition??? Also a used timing chain???? I cannot afford new ones and I would like to try to get this bike running for a starter bike for my wife. The bike I purchased dirt cheap has a broken timing chain and bent valves on #3 cyl (int) and #1 cyl (exh). I dont know if this bike will even run so I don't want to stick a whole lot of money into it yet or just until I find out if it will run for me. The bike is in decent shape just doesn't run yet. I am trying to go about this diagnosticly first.
    Thanx,
    Chris
     
    upvulcanrider, Jun 18, 2010
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    i can see the valves inakes are 28 ea exh are almost 60 but 40 bucks for a chain 5 bucks for the link .i realize money is tight but when you see the price of the gsks you will need it would definately be worth just putting in a new chain best of luck
     
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    might try doing a compression test on the two cylinders you've still got. try to get a feel for the motor being worth it or not.

    also, when valves bend. there's usually holes in the pistons. or, at the least. some cracks.

    might be cheaper to find a used motor rather then fix a broken motor.
     
    snowwy66, Jun 19, 2010
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