Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual page 113

6-16 CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON
• If the seat width W measured exceeds the standard value or
seat width is not uniform, refuse the seat using the seat cutter.
" Valve seat width W:
Standard: 0.9 – 1.1 mm (0.035 – 0.043 in)
VALVE SEAT SERVICING
The valve seats 1 for both the intake valve 2 and exhaust
valve 3 are machined to three different angles. The seat con-
tact surface is cut at 45°.
Seat angle
Seat width
(0.035 – 0.043 in)
Valve diameter
5.500 – 5.512 mm
Valve guide I.D.
(0.2165 – 0.2170 in)
The valve seat contact area must be inspected after
each cut.
Do not use lapping compound after the final cut is
made. The finished valve seat should have a velvety
smooth finish but not a highly polished or shiny fin-
ish. This will provide a soft surface for the final seat-
ing of the valve which will occur during the first few
seconds of engine operation.
The titanium valves are coated with an oxidized mem-
brane treatment to resist wear but the membrane tend
to be removed if lapped after valve seat servicing.
NOTE:
After servicing the valve seats, be sure to check the valve clear-
ance after the cylinder head has been reinstalled. (!2-20)
INTAKE
30°, 45°, 60°
0.9 – 1.1 mm
36 mm (1.42 in) 29 mm (1.14 in)
CAUTION
CAUTION
EXHAUST
15°, 45°, 60°
←
←
˚
˚ 60
60
30 ˚
˚
45
Valve seat Valve seat
15 ˚
˚
45