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kips check through exhaust / one valve not working

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I checked out the kips on a bike I purchased recently and found the right side (when looking into the exhaust port) valve doesn't turn, but the other two are working fine. Before I dig in to replace parts should I purchase the valve and have it ready to install? Is there any hope it can be repaired or is it surely a stripped/broken gear? I already have the kips o rings on the way so I'd just like to minimize the down time by having parts ready to go. I understand I may find the other valves to be in bad shape when I tear it down.

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Post by Julien D »

that's the LH valve btw, if it's on the right when looking through the front of the engine.

No chance of repair, order a new one.
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There's a chance the shaft could be stripped too, keep that in mind.
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Is this an "E" series bike (before 1995)?
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gregp wrote:Is this an "E" series bike (before 1995)?
oops, left off that little detail... 1989. I've just added this info to my profile too.
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unlikely that the rod is stripped. It's hardened steel, and the subvalves are soft aluminum. They usually let go first.
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It sounds like, if you want to be prudent with spending, you should tear the top end down and see what you are going to need before you order the parts.
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