wanted piston rings for a k5
 

after a set of rings for my k5 cant find any anywhere on the internet went to a local dealer today and they want £100 for a set just wondered if anyone knows anywhere i can get some cheaper, cheers

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

You could try http://www.wemoto.com/

Top customer service.

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

looked up the price at robinsons foundry and £100 is the going rate,so whats up with the old rings,if youve done less then a 100k i would say they shouldn't be worn out

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

Buy a micrometer and follow the guide in the manual to measure them before you shell out hard cash.

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

yeah im going to measure them first just thought id look for some prices at same time and its done about 35000 miles but its going to be a track bike so though it best to fully re-build it before hand :)

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

my old ganddad always told me if it aint broke dont fix it,if it runs and dont use oil,and lets face it 35k aint far for a modern engine,most engines these days if looked after and have regular oil changes should last well over 100k

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

I know yeah it has been burning oil mind which I'm pretty sure is the valve stem seals which I've got, just want to be sure lol

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

Wemoto dont sell them.

Compression/leak test would tell the full story but yes if your rebuilding especially at that mileage id look at new rings/stem seals/cotters. They are prone to leak by slightly on the valves too when revved hard so its worth lapping in the valves properly too.

Piston ring sets I can do for £41.73 per set with org discount. You would also need 4 circlips total £4.57 for all four. Postage would be £3.75

Re: wanted piston rings for a k5
 

sounds good to me mate will be a few weeks before i have money for them but ill give you a shout when i do