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piston rings

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hello to all my 79 GS1000 only has 21000 miles on it but the base gasket is leaking just did a total restore of the bike about a year ago i have a reworked head i am going to install when i reassemble it .
i havnt got it apart yet but i may install new piston rings in when i pull the jug off if it needs them . but if the rings are within speck is it a good idea to just reuse them and put a light hone in cylinder ? if i do need rings where is a good source for them .

thanks for your replies
 
If everything measures within spec, you can reuse the rings. Personally, I would replace them if I am doing a top end. I'd use oem gaskets and rings. Honing the cylinders with a ball hone is a good idea when replacing the rings.
 
almarconi said:
If everything measures within spec, you can reuse the rings. Personally, I would replace them if I am doing a top end. I'd use oem gaskets and rings. Honing the cylinders with a ball hone is a good idea when replacing the rings.
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Ditto on this.. :D
 
I agree I am going to install new rings with oem gaskets but where is a good place to get the rings from suzuki or a place like bike bandit
 
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