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Old 13-11-12, 08:41 PM   #7
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Default Re: Valve grinding on an sv650?

Ordinarily they would be renewed if the valves were disturbed - but they don't play any part in the valve sealing.

The valve stem seals keep the oil in the cam box and not puffing out of the exhaust.
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