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    Does anyone know where I can find standard size aftermarket rings? I know they are still available through Yamaha, but at a breathtaking price. Does anyone know any rings that cross? Or at least the specs (diameter and thickness) so I can see who might offer the same spec rings for different machine?

    Thanks
    The glorious rays of the rising sun exist only to create shadows in which doom may hide.

    XS11F (Incubus, daily rider)
    1969 Yamaha DT1B
    Five other bikes whose names do not begin with "Y"

  • #2
    I would suggest this listing rather then the standard rings unless you are starting out with brand new cylinders.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Y...QQcmdZViewItem .
    2 - 80 LGs bought one new
    81 LH
    02 FXSTB Nighttrain
    22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
    Jim

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    • #3
      I saw those, too. But would I have issues putting OS rings on standard pistons in standard cylinders? Normally I would think I'd have to get .25 OS pistons and have the cylinders bored out to use these. Can I use these just to take up the slack for years of wear?

      Thanks.
      The glorious rays of the rising sun exist only to create shadows in which doom may hide.

      XS11F (Incubus, daily rider)
      1969 Yamaha DT1B
      Five other bikes whose names do not begin with "Y"

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      • #4
        That's what I used a few years back when I rebuilt Tsunami - 1st over rings on the standard pistons.
        Ken Talbot

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        • #5
          Works for me. I have to admit I found the price quite attractive......

          Thanks,
          Patrick
          The glorious rays of the rising sun exist only to create shadows in which doom may hide.

          XS11F (Incubus, daily rider)
          1969 Yamaha DT1B
          Five other bikes whose names do not begin with "Y"

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          • #6
            How is that working out, Ken?

            Originally posted by Ken Talbot
            That's what I used a few years back when I rebuilt Tsunami - 1st over rings on the standard pistons.
            Skids (Sid Hansen)

            Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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            • #7
              IF the eBay set goes too high!

              They are still available from other sources as well:
              BikeBandit: XS1100E
              7: PISTON RINGSET 1ST
              (ALTERNATE PARTS) 35277-001 $42.09

              Also, using www.cycle-parts.com
              1 3J2-11610-10-00 PISTON RING SET 1ST OS $40.56
              *BUT* they only accept orders of $75.00 or more, so you'd need to order more!?

              3J2-11610-10-00 or 2H7-11610-12-00
              T.C.
              T. C. Gresham
              81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
              79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
              History shows again and again,
              How nature points out the folly of men!

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              • #8
                Idea!!

                Usually you can trim rings to size. I don't know if it can be done with the rings in our bikes or not??? Insert the rings into the cylinder square them up with a piston about mid cylinder. Then use a feeler guage to measure the end gap of the rings. There is usually a spec for this distance. The rings can then be trimmed to correct spec's. I think size one over should work!!!!
                Dan ( A.K.A.- MacGyver )

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                • #9
                  Never had it on a dyno, but it seems to have all the power it needs, mileage is good, no unexpected engine sounds. I think I've got 5 or 6 years on the rebuild, might have to check the compression one day just for something to do.
                  Ken Talbot

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