New pistons and rings @ 28k miles???(UPDATE) - Page 2 - SV650.org

30-09-06, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy99

Sounds extremely fishy. Wouldn't even bother getting a second opinion if it's running right and not burning or contaminationg the oil. If you do get a second opinion and he's trying to rip you off, name and shame the w*nker.

Cant name and shame jsut yet as hes actually the mechanic for where i work..

30-09-06, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLY

Do you know anyone local who has a simular SV get them to test ride it to see if it feels down on power!!!

I know theres a copule of sv owners kinda local to me..
She DEFINATLY runs fine, did cadwell park for the bsb and the kill spills run with no probs, and ive had 105mph out her (on a private road officer)

30-09-06, 05:16 PM

Well if it's running fine and not smoking and not using to much oil and the oil is not milky then I wouldn't worry just ride and enjoy!!!!

21QUEST · 30-09-06, 06:33 PM

Ok maybe I've had a bad day

but I'm wondering people can sit down behind a key boeard and automatically can be 100% know the garage is trying to rip paws off.

There gave been some very good posts but it looks like a few people are trying to jump on the bad wagon of "Aha... another one being ripped off" .

Some already is calling whoever the garage is a ******

. Quantify not burning too much oil please. Isn't the internet great for keyboard know-alls and those who the sound of keyboard clicking away is like music.

FFS some people need to get a grip

. That's all.

Cheers
Ben

30-09-06, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 21QUEST

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Some already is calling whoever the garage is a w*nker

. Quantify not burning too much oil please. Isn't the internet great for keyboard know-alls and those who the sound of keyboard clicking away is like music.

Cheers
Ben

If you're referring to me, then you'll note I said if paws gets a second opinion which shows that the mechanic is trying to rip her off then the original mechanic is a ****** and should be named and shamed.

30-09-06, 07:09 PM

Guys guys chill!

I WORK with this guy and if you want my opinion i cant stand him, he talks the talk but thats bout it..
I was just intrested in seeing what fellow sv owners think.

embee · 30-09-06, 09:10 PM

Sounds like rubbish to me, but what do I know, I've only been designing and developing engines (including pistons/rings) for, what, 25yrs.

Like the others say, if it sounds OK and runs OK and oil consumption's OK and blowby's OK, then chances are it's a duck, oops sorry, it's OK.

IF it really is down on compression it's far more likely to be valves. Remember a compression check must be done hot and with the throttle held wide open (preferably disable the ignition).

Under normal conditions and given regular oil changes, the rings should be fine for well over 100k miles, and pistons more than that.

Put it this way, he wouldn't be getting any of my money just yet.....................

Biker Biggles · 30-09-06, 09:17 PM

MB----Cheers for that.I did'nt know a compression test had to be done hot with the throttles open.It pays to look and learn by reading posts on here.

30-09-06, 09:21 PM

Has he done a leakdown test? As a compression test will tell you very little apart from somethings wrong

30-09-06, 09:48 PM

see this is why i LOVE you guys on this site

Whats a leakdown test?????????

Think my best option is to get her put back together and get a 2nd opinion by another garage, pref a suzuki dealer one.

30-09-06, 09:17 PM	#18
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	MB----Cheers for that.I did'nt know a compression test had to be done hot with the throttles open.It pays to look and learn by reading posts on here. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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30-09-06, 05:16 PM	#13
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Well if it's running fine and not smoking and not using to much oil and the oil is not milky then I wouldn't worry just ride and enjoy!!!!

30-09-06, 07:09 PM	#16
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	Guys guys chill! I WORK with this guy and if you want my opinion i cant stand him, he talks the talk but thats bout it.. I was just intrested in seeing what fellow sv owners think.

30-09-06, 09:10 PM	#17
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Sounds like rubbish to me, but what do I know, I've only been designing and developing engines (including pistons/rings) for, what, 25yrs. Like the others say, if it sounds OK and runs OK and oil consumption's OK and blowby's OK, then chances are it's a duck, oops sorry, it's OK. IF it really is down on compression it's far more likely to be valves. Remember a compression check must be done hot and with the throttle held wide open (preferably disable the ignition). Under normal conditions and given regular oil changes, the rings should be fine for well over 100k miles, and pistons more than that. Put it this way, he wouldn't be getting any of my money just yet.....................

30-09-06, 09:21 PM	#19
Robw#70 Guest Posts: n/a	Has he done a leakdown test? As a compression test will tell you very little apart from somethings wrong

30-09-06, 09:48 PM	#20
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	see this is why i LOVE you guys on this site Whats a leakdown test????????? Think my best option is to get her put back together and get a 2nd opinion by another garage, pref a suzuki dealer one.