top end rebuild issue

[mvalenti]

sorry for the repost....

Just broke 2 #2 piston rings... if the ring gaps are within spec can i reuse the old ones?

Do they sell individual rings anywhere?

So aggravated...

[nuitdevotremort]

As long as the rings are within spec, you should be able to reuse them.

[Dogma]

Why were the old ones being replaced? Compression issue, smoking? Is there any shape left on the old rings?

[mvalenti]

Compression and high miles on the bike99k when i got it... Turns out one ring was usable. Ill have to find anothwr or buy a kit. Im going to put a call into hastings monday and see what they may have.

[1980GS1000E]

While you are in there mic the bores and bead hone. Might as well replace all the rings as they aren't that expensive if the piston clearance is ok.