i've replaced top ends before, but have never really payed tooo much attention to the ring wear. This time tho i had 2 pull the cylinder off again because the gaskets were leaking and i looked at the ring. It actually seems more warn than the old one that was in it, and this was just after letting it idle a few times. What should the ring actually look like as it is getting broken in???
any help would b good
If you only let the bike idle, there is no reason for there to be ring wear, unless you did something wrong, like install them upside down.
The only way to check wear is by measuring. Why do you feel they look worn?