The Hard Truths About Motorcycle Valve Lapping
There are some hard truths that the DIY mechanic should know about motorcycle valve lapping. The process has a time and place and is not a replacement for a proper valve job.
How-To: Lap Valves (by hand and drill method explained)
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Valve-lapping for dummies - DO THE TON
Aug 15, 2011 · Many motorcycle valves have a hard "skin" ie surface treatment that is ground away if valves are lapped and that's one reason that some OEMs recommend replacing valves.
How To Lap Motorcycle Valves - Classic Motorcycle Build
How To Lap Motorcycle Valves Article by Vintage Vinny. Proper valve seating is crucial to a strong-running engine. If the valves, guides, and seats are good, lapping the valves will confirm they are seating correctly.
How-To: Motorcycle Valve Lapping for $5 (step by step DIY)
Oct 14, 2016 · Moto Gabe shows you how to lap your valves for just a few bucks. It's easier than you might think! Engine in the video is from a 1990 Suzuki DR...
Motorcycle Valve Lapping - MotorcycleZombies.com
If your valve seats are in good, serviceable condition for the most part, but you’re replacing the valves, a quick valve lapping will help improve the seal of the new valves in the old seats. It can also be used after a full valve cutting job has been completed to …
Is Valve Lapping Really Worth it? - Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk
Apr 3, 2013 · The theory on valve lapping is that the fine grit in the lapping compound creates fine hills and valleys on the surface which are beaten into plastic deformation when t.he valves are in use. This deformation is supposed to create a better seal.
Dan's Motorcycle "Valves"
If the seat angle and valve angle are perfect you don't really need to lap the valve in with valve lapping compound. I still like to do it and get a nice matte finish all the way around the valve. There are many ways to lap in a valve.
How to lap motorcycle valves. - YouTube
How to lap motorcycle valves. Step by step instructions. Get those leaky valves to seal. http://amotorcyclenut.com. To find the products used in this video...
Valve lapping/grinding - Motorcycle Engineering & Fabrication - ThumperTalk
Feb 5, 2017 · Lapping is only useful for fine finish work after the seats have been refinished and the valves finished or replaced with new ones. By lapping worn valves against a worn valve seat, all you are doing is transferring the worn condition of one part to the other.