Whats a Valve Job Normally Cost on a 600?

[override67]

I've got a higher mileage 99 600. I've spent the last couple years getting used to riding a bike, this summer I'm planning on using it as my only transportation.

If I were to do a valve job, whats normally included by default when I've got it open? Does Yamaha still make parts for these? I know on cars they stop a decade after productions ends, that puts us on whats stocked in the warehouse.

I've got the manuals and a lot of technical knowledge from cars, but little on bikes. Whats the difficulty level on these things? I know a shop would overcharge me, but what would it run for the full job? How about cutting the valve seats?

A couple resources I've found
http://www.dansmc.com/valve.htm
http://www.sportbikers.net/forums/showt ... p?p=370211

The only real information I can find is on shim kits. Any Pros\Cons?

Thanks to those who respond, even with partial answers.

[reallyniceguy]

Interested in reply, mine has 55 thousand miles and im interested in doing a valve job, which im sure its been done before on this bike.

[reelrazor]

Check with local auto mechanics....find out which machine shop does import auto heads-and has a good rep.

Our local one quoted me $140 for the 'base' job......assuming no parts needed....knurling the guides-refacing valves re-cutting seats....parts extra.

All parts-guides, valves, seals, seats are available and they are where the price can go through the roof. . A good machine shop will have non-OEM sources-which will help on the cost