Stupid ring question.

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BEEF706

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Been awhile since I owned a 2-stroke, I'm thinking I need fresh rings in it, (it's 8 months old but I didn't get to ride much this summer) Is there anything special about the new breed of 2-stroke eingines that would mean that I need to do an entire top end at once or can I just do the rings? (last time I owned a ring ding long enough to think about this issue they were air cooled and you could over bore them) I just wanted to disprove the old saying that there are no stupid questions. :yeehaw:

 

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Zenith

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You can just put on new rings, no need to change the piston aswell.

 

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Thanks Zenith, cheers!

 

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Rcannon

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As long as it is apart, why not measure the piston to check for wear? The only extra cost would be one clip at under 2.00....

I dont think your question is stupid. If so, I must be dummer. I looked at it and replied to it!

 

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You should be able to get 1 re-ring on the piston before a new piston if you keep the bikes filter system properly clean, jetting dailed in or atleast alittle rich, and properly 2-stroke oil, fuel octane, and mix ratio.