Thanks for the replies guys. I was worried that it might require more extensive work... but I guess that's always a worry.

So, let's say I pull the valve cover off today, take out the adjuster stud, then climb over and really shove my eyeball right down almost onto the valve stem, and yep, I find that it looks to be a bit chewed up. That means I'd need a new set of valves at a minimum, right? I'd prolly go for the stock replacements from EB, which would run me about $60 it looks like. Would I have to have any work done to the head (I know I might find other problems while in there, but assuming it's just a valve tip problem) ? I've heard that you need to get some polishing compound and work the valves in to the head to seat them, but is that it?

Or.... would I be better off in the long run to get a new StreetRV head and get some better power out of her while I'm at it? I really don't have a lot of money to dump into the engine, and I'm happy with the power now, and I just want a reliable daily driver. But, I don't have a garage or covered workspace, and with snow coming soon, it's be nice to have a new head all ready, so I'd just need to slap the rocker assembly and cam on and a new headgasket and be done with it. I know i'd need to make sure the rockers are okay, but they line up well with the cam lobes, and it doesn;t look like any of the springs are digging into the rockers or anything, so I'm hoping it's just a buggered up valve tip. I'll get in there and take some photos this weekend though and post on here after.

Thanks again for the help.