changing valve seals

[rwc0920]

so the burning of oil situation we decided to change the valve seals as the first solution to try to fix this problem. bike has plenty of power and does not smoke when just idling.

called the local honda dealer and they said valve seals were 10 bucks each and the top end gasket kit was 40 bucks? ive been hearing that valve seals are like 5 bucks for all 4? i dont mind spending a little more money on a quality gasket set so if someone can give me a quick run down on on what i need to get this job done? thanks

[REDRIDDER]

I have a couple sets of extra valve seals their new and im willing to give them to you for nothing im always willing to help out someone.If your interested email me at spedelbrock@yahoo.com i will need your adress and i will send them out tomorrow if you answer me today.just to be sure you need theese right?vvvvvv and if that doesnt slove your problem i would look into getting new valve guides.

[Nates400ex]

^^^ people like this make this site great!!!^^^^

[REDRIDDER]

and the same to you^^^^^^^^ and thanks thats all i look for is a simple thank you.

[REDRIDDER]

your head cover gasket is more than likely to be reused but youll want a new head gasket and i just may have one sitting around unused somewere.

[rwc0920]

hey red, sent you an email. i agree with the other poster, this hobby is more of a community thanks to people like you.

also anyone have a recommendation for a gasket kit? im assuming i will only need a top end gasket kit. what material should i be looking for and around how much will it cost?

[REDRIDDER]

i didnt get the email you sure you sent it to spedelbrock@yahoo?

[rwc0920]

yep just sent it again and a pm if the email still doesnt work.

[REDRIDDER]

all this is yours and your welcome oh yeah i could only find one set of the valve seals and its missing one seal dammit oh well youll only need to buy one sorry.oh and yeah i forgot to mention that you wont need the orings but their comming too.

[rwc0920]

hey shawn, thanks alot, i def. owe you one for this. ill be sure to help out another member if i can. Thanks again

[REDRIDDER]

You beat cha, i just wish more people were like me lol....

[rwc0920]

haha yep, just sent you a reply email.

[REDRIDDER]

your parts are on the way and good luck with everything let me know when you get the parts i sent you and dont worry about a payment your good to go.

[MO-EX-RIDER]

i just ordered a set from motosport and they were 6.03 ($24 total)each for the valve stem seals and valve seats were 3.61 each. hope they fix your problem + mine too:D :D

[400exrapes]

haha reddrider i read this thread your a good man and this isnt the only time ive seen you do something good like this before when ever ive got extraparts and stuff i would be glad to follow your steps except i dont have these extra parts but i when i do i'll follow your steps

[REDRIDDER]

Thank you i guess i will go to heaven lol...