I can't figure it out..

[raul10141964]

most of the time they can reface the head but depend of haw bad is is an they can check the valves a changed if is necessary

[schooler94]

Alright well then it couldn't hurt to take it apart before I sell anything and see if it's the valves or head. And there's a machine shop down the street from where I live, so I'll just take it there. How much would it cost to machine a 1 cylinder head?

[blaine]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Alright well then it couldn't hurt to take it apart before I sell anything and see if it's the valves or head. And there's a machine shop down the street from where I live, so I'll just take it there. How much would it cost to machine a 1 cylinder head?

It shouldn't cost much.The head should have been checked for straightness & planed before head gasket was installed. :cool:

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Alright well then it couldn't hurt to take it apart before I sell anything and see if it's the valves or head. And there's a machine shop down the street from where I live, so I'll just take it there. How much would it cost to machine a 1 cylinder head?

The cost might be minimal compared to what you stand to loose without going to the machine shop. The machine shop will have the expertise to do a fine job and get you back riding if all goes well. If a warped head is the only problem and the valves do seal properly it will be money and your time well spent.
The bike shop you have been dealing with seems to have some issues. Is there another shop within a reasonable distance for future dealings. Not having a Suzuki dealer locally can be a pain but for a lot of items my local Yamaha dealer is good and his hired help has hands-on experience in a Suzuki shop. This may be a future option for parts and work you need. Items like oil filters and plugs are often common items for many makes of bikes and off road toys.

[schooler94]

Yeah, they didn't even look at the head when they did the gasket apparently... There isn't any other motorcycle shops in my city, but I'll gladly go to a different city next time.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Yeah, they didn't even look at the head when they did the gasket apparently.

They should have known better.You NEVER install a new head gasket on a aluminum head with checking to see if it's warped.
O_o

[schooler94]

Yeah idk... because when we were on the phone he was like "Its either the head is warped or the valves are bent, we should have checked while we had the head off, but we overlooked it."

[Rookie Rider]

Hes a douche !!

[blaine]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Yeah idk... because when we were on the phone he was like "Its either the head is warped or the valves are bent, we should have checked while we had the head off, but we overlooked it."

There is a easy way to to sea if valves are seating when you have the head off.It's "old school" but works.Fill the combustion chamber with a liquid & leave it for a few minutes,if the liquid doesn't leak out,you valves are seating.
:cool:

[schooler94]

And if it does leak its the piston rings?