ok, time to reopen this thread for an update:
first the exhaust valve> i took the cylinder and stripped out all removable parts and the power valve would not budge at all. i tried and tried to pull it out, finally i took oven cleaner and tried that. nothing.... went and bought a dental pick set and chipped for what seemed five hours, a pound of carbon later, still not an inch. so about mid-night i grabbed a screw driver to pry it out.. i cam with the attitude of " it's coming out now or i'm going to break it out... a few forceful prying motion, it cam right out... what a mess. it took me about three hours to clean the valves themselves and the ports, now they slide great.
there was what i believe to be "blow bye residue " on the ignition side... no fear all new bearings and seals will be in today. one quick question for ya:
on the ignition side of the crank it has a spot that is blue ( like being heat tempered ) is this a sign of being lean or a less than fit seal?
thanks everyone..
jonathan
i know i should not be putting money into this bike, but i'm not a moto star and never will be. a non-current class seems fun...