Piston ring gap

nivlac
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Piston ring gap

16 Apr 2013 00:08

I have filed both my upper and middle rings on all four pistons to specs. (kz1100) I'm wondering if the oil ring is to be gapped in the same fashion? I'd be hard pressed to get a measurement on them. Any ideas or comments?

1983 kz1100
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Re: Piston ring gap

16 Apr 2013 05:19

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The oil rings do not need gapping.

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Re: Piston ring gap

16 Apr 2013 14:32

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just don't overlap them.

don

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1976 KZ900
1978 KZ1000
1981 KZ1000
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