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fastdruid · 14-12-09, 03:15 PM

Well if it was stored outside there is a chance that water could get into the combustion chamber, rust the sidewall and you end up with very low compression.

I got my SV spares engine due to that (and then bought a s/h set of barrels for 20quid).

Druid

14-12-09, 03:15 PM	#10
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Damaged piston (VFR400) Well if it was stored outside there is a chance that water could get into the combustion chamber, rust the sidewall and you end up with very low compression. I got my SV spares engine due to that (and then bought a s/h set of barrels for 20quid). Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F