Re Ringing pistons

chadg

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I am going to Re-ring the pistons in my 97 vmax 600 cause of the recall. Is this a hard job and about how long would it take? Thanks

Chad
 
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it's easy maybe 1 hr if you never done it before it may take longer.We can guide you throw if you have questions there's alot of people on this site the are willing to help anyone out.
 
Thank you I am also thinkiin of doing the gasket mod while I am at it. I will take the center one out and use the 2 rubber ones. Is there anything I should check for while I am re ringin? 1800 miles on motor

Thanks
Chad

Ohh if anyone has the replacement rings layin around pm me thanks
 
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chadg said:
Thank you I am also thinkiin of doing the gasket mod while I am at it. I will take the center one out and use the 2 rubber ones. Is there anything I should check for while I am re ringin? 1800 miles on motor

Thanks
Chad
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Only 1800 miles there shouldn't be much wrong with that motor
just give it a good look over,and go with OEM parts..
 
Thanks Daman and pro, need to get this ready in time for the muni ride( god i hope we will get snow for it). I will let ya know how it goes. I am hopin to get the rings this week. Then next I will change my chain case fluid. I heard of using ATF.
Thanks guys

Chad
 
That is funny that u posted that. I was just lookin at that. I did a lot of research on oils. I really like Klotz but if I can not find that I will go with Amsoil. I will let ya know how it goes

Thanks

Chad
 
yeh... thought the ring pins were falling out and allowing rings to spin and catch exaust port...

might be wrong but changing rings alone might not insulate him from the pending disaster....
 
No you are right and I was wrong I misunderstood the recall. It is the pistons. This will be a job for next summer. Thanks for the info.

My bad
Chad
 
Can you provide a link or some further info on this recall...I'm assuming it would also relate to the 97 Vmax 600 XT, is there only certian VIN numbers that are affected?
 
moss said:
Can you provide a link or some further info on this recall...I'm assuming it would also relate to the 97 Vmax 600 XT, is there only certian VIN numbers that are affected?
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as far as i know ALL ' 97 twins only had the problem.

just get '98 OEM pistons and you'll be fine..
 
Hey moss how many miles do ya have on your sled. I have heard that on the 97's if it is going to happen it happens around 3000 miles or around 3500 miles. I think i read a post that said " I have not seen a 97 with the recall last more than 3500 miles without this problem accuring, but if it does not occur in this time frame it is likely that it wont happen. To me it is not worth waitin to long to get the problem fixed.
 
chadg said:
Hey moss how many miles do ya have on your sled. I have heard that on the 97's if it is going to happen it happens around 3000 miles or around 3500 miles. I think i read a post that said " I have not seen a 97 with the recall last more than 3500 miles without this problem accuring, but if it does not occur in this time frame it is likely that it wont happen. To me it is not worth waitin to long to get the problem fixed.
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Its got about 15 000 Km's, so something like 10-12 000 Miles I guess. Previous owner told me the engine was replaced about 5K ago, but I'm starting to doubt anything this guy told me about this sled
 
My sxr 700 -01 has run about 10000Km's. It's been running with pipes for about 6000Km, Do I have to consider changing rings anytime soon?
 
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