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Ring break in period 15 Mar 2019 14:18 #800392

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'78 KZ750 Twin. Put new rings in it and after firing it up a few times (but no road miles yet) the plugs are a little oily. Cleaning reveals a nice tan insulator under the oil. I am assuming I need to get some miles in before the rings get properly seated. Will this go away quickly or do I need to have some spare plugs with me? Thanks

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Ring break in period 15 Mar 2019 14:55 #800394

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Spark plugs, (new rings for the break in), need a specific head for the self cleaning process = riding conditions.
Many cold starts, (fat air/fuel mixture) can fool your spark plugs and Piston rings very quick.
A fat air/fuel mixture can wash away the lubrication oil layer on the cylinder wall, scoring marks.

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Ring break in period 17 Mar 2019 18:00 #800516

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When installing a freshly honed cylinder block, how much oil should there be on the cylinder walls?
1982 KZ1100-A2

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Ring break in period 19 Mar 2019 14:03 #800656

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I install all of mine ' DRY '
1984 750 Turbo

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Ring break in period 19 Mar 2019 15:10 #800666

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DFIGPZ wrote: I install all of mine ' DRY '


I recived same advise, with my build.
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Ring break in period 19 Mar 2019 16:57 #800672

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I use just enough oil to avoid rusting (very light coat).

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Ring break in period 22 Mar 2019 15:28 #800861

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Have I understood it correct, if you use to much the ring will not brake in?

After reborring and honing, I needed to remove cuttings with oil and a rag, so the wall was coated as Nessism advise.
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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