Robgvx
New member
In my opinion, if you have the cylinders off you might as well replace the rings and small end bearings, and of course all gaskets. The parts are peanuts in the overall scheme of things (assuming that they are available of course) so don't cut corners while you are doing a nice job on the rest of the bike.
If it was me I would see if oversize piston kits were available and re-bore too. Then you know the top end is basically new.
Actually, if it was me (and having followed the F40LM thread!) I'd probably split and strip the cases and go for vapour blasting too but I can understand if you didn't want to go that route.
If it was me I would see if oversize piston kits were available and re-bore too. Then you know the top end is basically new.
Actually, if it was me (and having followed the F40LM thread!) I'd probably split and strip the cases and go for vapour blasting too but I can understand if you didn't want to go that route.