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Hi all, I know from a forum search that piston rings are the source of some confusion - e.g. installation order, the fit of various brands, etc. I'm rebuilding my '82 with a set of Cruzinimage pistons, 447 type, 1mm oversize. I understand that stock rings will be stamped with "R##" to...

I'm about halfway through my top-end rebuild, and I decided to lap my valves while they were out. I'm regretting that decision now. They weren't too bad, but there was a small amount of visible pitting and roughness. Now, I've got these grooved rings around the valve and seat, which is - if I...

Hey all, first time posting to the forum - though I've been around on the 650garage and a few others. I'm not new to the xs, however. Mine (1982 Heritage Special) has been in a perpetual status as project / PITA for a few years now. Bought it straight out of a muddy ditch next to some guy's...

Howdy, first time posting, though I've been lurking around in the shadows of the piston-clearance threads for a while... which brings me here. I'm looking to bore my cylinders and move up a size. I'm hoping somebody has a set of used/spare oversized pistons (447 type for an '82) that I can buy...