Well all done. No drama on tbe reinstall and the bike was purring. It was quieter than before, so guess my valves were out of spec enough to be noisy.
For next time, I have to get a good inch-pound torque wrench (borrowed for the 2nd time).
I also checked my ignition pick-up gap, which was fine. That was more of PITA than the valve job! I have to change the oil tomorrow. I thought it would be good for the RTV on the grommets to seal before warming up the bike to change the oil (should have changed it when it was hot...).
Thanks for all the assistance!
Last edited by ssjones; 02/16/2008 6:42 PM.