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[Bussard870]

Hello, I look forward to learning from those who've gone before me! I just bent all my valves putting my 86 GL1200 heads on wrong by not paying attention to cam position first. Now I'm paying the penalty for that. Live and learn. I was surprised to see that Honda doesn't make that valve anymore! Are any new valves available?

 

[pidjones]

I have never purchased for a 1200, but Parts-n-more has them for the 1000.

 

[Dusterdude]

Welcome

 

[julimike54]

Welcome to The Forum and enjoy!

 

[joedrum]

Welcome that sucks ...

 

[biker]

Hello, I look forward to learning from those who've gone before me! I just bent all my valves putting my 86 GL1200 heads on wrong by not paying attention to cam position first. Now I'm paying the penalty for that. Live and learn. I was surprised to see that Honda doesn't make that valve anymore! Are any new valves available?

That's unfortunate. A replacement engine would do you some good.

 

[claydbal]

dont know, but may contact kibblewhite. they can make custom if they do not stock those.

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome

 

[Bussard870]

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. I test rode my '86 GL1200 on Thanksgiving day for the first time. Ran and drove perfectly. I've had to store it for winter but it's ready to go in the spring.

 

[eatherton]

Congrats. And welcome.

 

[Daeouse]

Welcome! Double-check that those valves don't cross-reference to any other motors in the Honda range, or even automotive. I've seen weird stuff like that before with other vehicles. . .

 

[bunsteve]

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. I test rode my '86 GL1200 on Thanksgiving day for the first time. Ran and drove perfectly. I've had to store it for winter but it's ready to go in the spring.

Nice graphics! And I really like the blue too. Welcome.