Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: RE: Bad Piston?

Author: Kevin Graf

Date: Apr 7, 2005, 7:13 AM

Post ID: 1718663896


Hey,

This may not be the best advice....:-) but ya know...Look at the
cylinders closely if the is no peeling, score marks, ect., look at the
pistons next. Good shape? If so, I would just re-ring the pistons.
What's the ring end gap like? Guzzi's are pretty tolerant, forgiving is
maybe the word. I know of a Guzzi running with a huge score down the
right barrel, runs great, wouldn't even know. Your call really, I don't
have the cylinders to look at and photos won't do it justice if things
are on the fence. I know everyone wants to give you "the best" advice
with hearts in the right places but it's not always the best on the
wallet. I know how tight money can be. What's the worst that can happen?

Do I remember right that a light hone can be put on the barrels? Might
want to look into that.

Maybe try to justify it in a way of maybe the money could be spent
elsewhere, to make sure the bike safe, tires? ect.

There I said it, I'm NOT ASHAME


Kev


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Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 9:53 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Bad Piston?

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You are probably right... But what if I cant afford it?? Parts are
adding up fast! I thought i would save some money and buy a basket case
but now it is adding up... ;-O


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 If you can afford it, you might as well do it right the first time
around. Get the complete kits from MG Cycle.

Paul

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The top ring on one of my pistons is half fused into the piston. I
can
 
 pry it out but does this mean that piston has to be replaced or can
i
 
 just get new rings. From what i read on other posts it sounds like
the
 
 best way to go is to get all new cylinders and pistons as replacing
the
 
 pistons is almost the same price. Does this sould right?

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