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K3 sv650s 16.5k miles on it
Here are the measurements All the rings thicknesses are spot on the upper limit, 1.19 1st ring & .99mm 2nd ring. so no issues there. In bore end gap (tested at the top middle & bottom or the bore) limit is .7mm (anything above this is a fail) 1st rings (front & rear) .3mm (well within) 2nd rings (front & rear .35mm (well within again) The issue i'm having is out the bore end gaps. 1st rings (front and rear) limit is 7.6mm - they measure 8-9mm 2nd rings (front and rear) limit is 8.8mm - they measure 10-11mm Everything else is absolutely fine! Advice appreciated as i am just about to start the big push to get the top end rebuilt. ![]()
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I really would not worry about the out of bore end gaps, the in bore is the key one and they sound fine.
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I agree, as long as there is a continuous contact around the circumference of the ring, normally displayed as a matt finish. Less than the lower limit might give concern.
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I think that if you have gone that far already why not just replace them, Its common practice at work to change them anyways regardless of wear its a tad money wasting but preventative maintaince is the word they use.
Also have you measured the bore to ensure no taper??? Cheers Gaz |
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If they were mine, from what you say, I'd put them back in. They've only done 16k, just broken in. (make sure they are the right way up!)
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Do a search mate, my k3's gearbox lost a dog ..... complete rebuild!
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