Re: 71' CB500 monoshock with no name.
As I've been working on the engine right now, I found these great videos on Youtube of a guy going through a CB550 engine clean up etc. Here's the link if anyone is interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwzXWMk26zc
I am at the point where I am going to start cleaning up the head, I bought a valve compressor tool a little while back and this will be my first time actually doing anything with the valves. For now, I am most likely only going to swap out the old oil seals for new ones, unless I NEED to lap the valves. I've heard and read mixed reviews, and it seems that if they aren't pitted, no reason to lap them. Does that sound right?
Also, I'll get a pic up in a bit, but the PO nicked the base gasket area a little here and there, so I was wondering if there was something specific to use on that to make sure there aren't any leaks. I've got yamabond etc, and as far as I knew, the base gasket area has no compression, so it would be OK to use some sort of sealer there. Am I correct in this assumption? Thanks guys! Hope you had a great Christmas/holiday.