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The piston looked fine, valve is not bent horrendously - there was an odd popping at low idle coming from the right side that will hopefully be gone now... The valves were WAY out of adjustment when I purchased the bike, hopefully that had something to do with it!

I am in the middle of a head gasket job and I've discovered a bent exhaust valve and broken valve guide on #3. I was wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions that has tackled this before...I was planning on purchasing a toaster oven so I can heat the head to 200f and drift the broken...

Thanks everyone! I will take my time and hope to avoid any major catastrophes. The pipes are the aftermarket slip-ons that came on the bike (see pic below)...they were way toooo long and after a few cold ones I decided to bust out the sawzall and hacked 'em off. The result was straight...

My favorite place on earth - SPORTWHEELS! Jordan MN, 6 acres of parts and endless possibilities.

My 1977 GL shortly after purchase in 2011...This pic was likely taken just prior to doing the waterpump. That was preceded by a radiator flush and fresh Prestone coolant...this was my first liquid cooled ride and I hadn't discovered the forums or online resources that would have prevented me from s

I am now officially a new member after cruising the forums for loads of great advice. I am about to tackle the head gaskets on my 77 GL and look forward to some technical and moral support.

1977 GL1000 MN Bluff country