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- 07 May 2003, 14:17
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: When to change piston & rings
- Replies: 2
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Compression Update
I'm pleased to inform all that were worried out there, that there is chuff all wrong with the compression. It's supposed to be 6.4 and at times I was getting readings of 6.7.
Thanks for the easy to fit tip on the kick start oil seal.
Thanks for the easy to fit tip on the kick start oil seal.

- 06 May 2003, 14:32
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: When to change piston & rings
- Replies: 2
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When to change piston & rings
I'm running a compression test this evening as after a manic days riding in the Cotswolds at the weekend I noticed a definate loss in power and increased noise coming from the engine. What sort of drop off rate is acceptable, I see from this site it should be 6.4 (it's a Mk 2 by the way). Secondly w...