Topic: S$%T! I broke a ring.

[clarkjh]

Anybody know where I could purchase a top ring for the 555cc kits that are on E-bay?  The kit is for the CB500 but works out to 2nd oversize for the CB550.  I was taking my time because I didn't want to break a ring, and damn if I didn't kill the top ring on #2.  I gotta go have have a beer or two or three or so.

James

[holysmokes]

nothing like a good dose of liquid depressant to lift the mood

its happened to many a mechanic

[rhinoracer]

You took the rings off backward. You shoulda had your beers first then take off the rings

[clarkjh]

I wasn't taken them off, I was putting the cylinders on.  Trying to get the beast to running condition by the time the snows gone.

Maybe I should just part her out an buy a 750.

James

[rhinoracer]

I bought mine at Old Bike Barn. They are TP brand.

Also broke one, but bought the 4 sets and saved the old ones in case somthing like this happened to other members. It's a shame mine are 750 std size.

[clarkjh]

I found these but don't know if they will fit my pistons.  Not around but ring clearance in the grove.  On the plus side these are 5 piece sets, top, 2nd, and 3 piece oil.

James

[clarkjh]

Opps

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB550-PISTON-RINGS-50-OVER-1974-1976_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35595QQhashZitem280094198780QQitemZ280094198780QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW