Bike overheated and now engine problems

[AlexT]

Sorry for bringing up an old thread again but just wanted to offer a final update so there's some closure.

Got the bike back yesterday!! 

Everything was clean as can be. New head on, valve clearances checked, carbs cleaned, synced and WOW, what a difference it all made. I didn't even know what I was missing before. Compared to before I blew the valve seat, the engine feels so much stronger and sounds much smoother than before. There is more engine braking now but I'll get used to it.

The clip ons feel amazing and loving the lower riding posture. Putting them on also meant lowering the front end about 1.5" and that made a world of difference in seat height; I can almost put both heels down firmly now.

Here's a picture just to end this post. Took a quick ride around the marina today and man it was awesome. The fairings are still sitting in my garage (took them off because I didn't want them to get thrown around at the bike shop). I'll have to cut holes for the sliders to stick through and put them back on at some point. Next up is an oil change before riding it anymore because who knows what could've fell in the oil during this whole 2 month ordeal. Thanks for all the support and suggestions from everyone.

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[Blueknyt]

Congrats and enjoy

[GS500F2004]

Nice going - glad to see it's sorted, valuable info for others too.