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Offline clarkjh

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S$%T! I broke a ring.
« on: March 19, 2007, 03:03:27 PM »
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.

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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2007, 03:12:32 PM »
nothing like a good dose of liquid depressant to lift the mood ::)

its happened to many a mechanic
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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2007, 03:42:35 PM »
You took the rings off backward. You shoulda had your beers first then take off the rings :o :o
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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2007, 03:54:56 PM »
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. :P

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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2007, 04:02:07 PM »
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.
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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2007, 04:14:53 PM »
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.

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Re: S$%T! I broke a ring.
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2007, 04:15:19 PM »
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