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by tbrown3
Wed Mar 09, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Has anyone ever had luck just changing piston rings?
Replies: 6
Views: 7240

Thanks

Thanks again, Jim. <p></p><i></i>
by tbrown3
Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Has anyone ever had luck just changing piston rings?
Replies: 6
Views: 7240

Re: Has anyone ever had luck just changing piston rings?

Thanks for the insight, Jim. Point understood. I guess I was really wondering how often piston to cylinder clearance is actually within spec, and cylinders are round. Is anyone ever that lucky? <p></p><i></i>
by tbrown3
Wed Mar 09, 2005 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Has anyone ever had luck just changing piston rings?
Replies: 6
Views: 7240

Has anyone ever had luck just changing piston rings?

Just wondering if any FZR owner has ever been able to cure oil consumption by simply installing new rings and honing the cylinders. I am trying not to drop $500 on a Wiseco kit. I once tried re-ringing an old GPZ750, and the oil consumption stayed the same. Has anyone had luck with just new rings?<b...
by tbrown3
Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: How many folks have to add oil in 1000 miles?
Replies: 4
Views: 5972

How many folks have to add oil in 1000 miles?

Just taking a poll on whether or not people have to add oil to their motors between changes. If so, how much, and how many miles are on your bike? <p></p><i></i>