Topic: Good Source For Piston Rings?

[SOHC Digger]

I have a 78 CB750F that I need rings for.  What's the best source you have found for these?  I see that Cyclexchange offers 69 through 76, but I don't see anyone with the later models.

[MasterChief750]

although our bikes dont share the same piston they share the same dillemma. in short the best source is honda. dont know why there isnt ad aftermarket for these years. and fyi f pistons are different than the k pistons. ive talked with total seal but their price is the same as honda.

[SOHC Digger]

Thanks.  And how much are we talkin from Honda?

[SD750F]

What I did to my 78 CB750F was to have the top grove in my pistons re-sized for the standard CB750K rings. The top ring is the only non-standard ring on the F series pistons. The K series rings are available from multiple sources and the cost was minimal compared to the trouble finding good rings.

Scott

[SOHC Digger]

I know as a mechanic it is always preached that you should never re-use piston rings, but I wonder.  Has anyone had any serious issues from reusing what seemed to be decent rings?  Has anyone resused rings and had good results?