piston rings

[ramrod400]

83 gs 1100e it says it has 26,542 miles Its smoking out exhaust would it be wise to put rings in it.I know that a few (at least)valve seals have dryed up and cracked pulled a couple valve spring off just to inspect

[tkent02]

26,000 is nothing.

[Nessism]

I'd do it if the head is already off, and don't forget to hone the cylinder.

[rapidray]

While 26000 isn't that many miles, the problems come from when they sit for long periods of time without being run. The seals dry out & the rings sometimes get stuck. If you have it apart, hone the cylinders & re-ring it. Also, install new valve seals & lap the valves. If will be a pretty fresh motor if you do these things & if you were to do a few other things you could get quite a bit more power fairly easily & without a lot of expense. Ray.

[ramrod400]

I will be happy if it doesnt smoke,

[tlg1100]

I wanting to do the top-end for a while now, just dont want to pull it apart just yet,Hope you let me know how it goes.And ray what little things,if you dont mind??

[posplayr]

I wanting to do the top-end for a while now, just dont want to pull it apart just yet,Hope you let me know how it goes.And ray what little things,if you dont mind??

Just some little 75mm pistions

[rapidray]

& some slotted cam sprockets. If you were up for it some little .348 or .355 cams too. Ray.

[hampshirehog]

Ditto everyone else - I'd replace those rings if you've pulled the head. It isn't a lot ofe extra effort / cost.

If you're like me, just invest in a magnifying glass so that you see the marks on the rings which tell you which side is up