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8541Hawk
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Today was finally warm enough to get a few things done. Cleaned the upper case so I can start work on it tomorrow.
Then hung the Mori pistons.....

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Just need the rings once the cylinders are honed and the rings gaped.
I also have the stock rings laid out as I want to check to see what the factory set the end gap at 8)
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Good work, it's a shame those pistons can't be seen once the engine is back together :)

It'll be interesting to see what you find regarding the OEM piston ring gaps :eh:

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Bench looks very organised 👍
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Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:

F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"

Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"

Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"

All in all not too bad :thumbup:
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That’ll make life a little easier 👍
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8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:31 am Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:

F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"

Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"

Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"

All in all not too bad :thumbup:
Good indicators of a cared for engine.
You're good for a set of standard replacements, then.
I always go for Honda original rings, even on aftermarket pistons.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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The Mori pistons come with Honda rings so I am set there :thumbup:
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8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:31 am Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:

F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"

Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"

Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"

All in all not too bad :thumbup:
Very good, thanks for posting,

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Coming along nicely Mike :)
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Well looks like things might actually get moving on this as my 1\2 of a rod bearing finally came off back order.
So modified the timing gears and shimmed the valves.

Now to go out and hone the cylinders and next week it should be assembly time for the engine.
The rest of the bike will have to wait until the move is finished :Ball Kick:

Though it has really given me time to look at the cases and do a bit of hand de-burring and cleaning things up :thumbup:
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The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun

Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...

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Looking good Mike :thumbup:
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8541Hawk wrote:The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun

Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...

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I think those bike lifts are brilliant.

Excellent workspace.
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Give 'em hell Mike :) Can't wait to see the finished product :thumbup:
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8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 8:44 pm The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun

Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...

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I like your set-up Mike, you've done well :thumbup:

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