Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 264

VALVE SPRING
Check the valve spring for fatigue or damage.
Measure the free length of each valve spring.
SERVICE LIMIT: 43.9 mm (1.73 in)
VALVE STEM, VALVE GUIDE
Check each valve for bending, burning, scratches or
abnormal wear.
Insert the valves in their original positions in the cyl-
inder head. Check that each valve moves up and
down smoothly, without binding.
Measure each valve stem O.D. and record it.
SERVICE LIMITS: IN: 5.460 mm (0.2150 in)
EX: 5.455 mm (0.2148 in)
Ream the valve guide to remove any carbon build-
up before measuring the guide I.D.
• Take care not to tilt or lean the reamer in the
guide while reaming. Otherwise, the valves
maybe installed slanted, causing oil leakage
from the stem seal and improper valve seat con-
tact. This may prevent valve seat refacing.
• Insert the reamer from the combustion chamber
side of the head and always rotate the reamer
clockwise.
TOOL:
Valve guide reamer, 5.510 mm
VALVE GUIDE REAMER
07984-2000001
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
8-17