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1981 Z1000J
I will shortly need to get my valves stems skimmed to enable me to get adequate clearance as a couple are on the smallest shims already and the others are getting there.
Back in the day I would strip this engine and remove barrels etc without much fuss, but I'm wondering whether I would actually need to remove the barrels and could get away without disturbing the base gasket if I'm careful ?
Is that just a stupid idea that would result in oil pi$$ing out everywhere once rebuilt !

Usually you can, but you won't know until you do it.

Thanks for that.
So it's a bit of a gamble then but not out of the question !

I've managed it a few time's no probs but as the man said you won't know till you've tried sadly

Thanks, it's good to know that it can be done if you're careful.

Can anyone recommend somebody to do the head work, preferably not too far from North Birmingham.
I need the valve tips skimmed and was thinking about some porting to improve gas flow, although not sure whether it's worth it if everything else is standard (although I may go big bore at some point).

rickm wrote:was thinking about some porting to improve gas flow, although not sure whether it's worth it if everything else is standard

Correctly done porting will make a worthwhile difference even on a stock engine.

Can anyone recommend someone nearish to the West Midlands?

OK, how about someone anywhere in the country who can do head work (valve stems and gas flowing) ?
There must be folk on here who do this stuff properly ?

How about Buzzard , think he trades as Buzzwork's. Rebuild's Z1's .
Did me a fantastic job on a rattly GS1000S clutch basket to.
He's down in Kent somewhere i seem to remember. Advert maybe in the club mag to i think.

Just had a quick look you can find and message him in the Owner's club member's list

Thanks Bill
I believe he’s based in N London, but is pretty busy.
I’ll check him out.

rickm wrote:Thanks Bill
I believe he’s based in N London, but is pretty busy.
I’ll check him out.

He's in S. West London, Teddington.

Highly recommended.