raptorse68
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my buddy just bought a 98 v-max xtc 700 deluxe and the compression is in the high 140's. is that correct or is it to high? it has a little over 5k on it but the motor was rebuilt less then 1k ago.
harness racer
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how many layers of head gasket , ?
raptorse68
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im not sure he just picked it up last night and we haven't really looked into it that much yet.
harness racer
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on the front and rear there is a a gold rivet holding all three gaskets if its not htere thats were the compression comes from,
raptorse68
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is it bad if it is not there? or is it bad for the compression to be that high?
daman
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no it's not bad BUT he will need to run premium gas from now on in that sled and keep an eye out for head gasket coolant leaks,post back wit hwhat u find.
raptorse68
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thanks, going to look at it tomorrow will post back with what i find out about it.