[GregMember]

Thats cool sb, I actually fell of once when the bike was rolling down a hill and I was side saddling I went to swing over and my foot stuck to the peg, couldnt get it of and over I went :laugh: :laugh:

Post them up in the for sale the only other set that someone didnt like sold from a WR owner within hrs here mate

When do you use the steg pegz?

TB

[GregMember]

Yeah but thats ok I am not the sharpest tool in the shed for sure :laugh: :laugh:

TB

[GregMember]

You are as sharp as a marble Boony :huh:

[GregMember]

Sounds like a winner and Aussie made to boot. Barrett pipes are as far as my exhaust experince goes on a couple of DR’s also Aussie made but need repacking

TB

[GregMember]

Gees Menace both springs? Mine have done two years now and a lot of miles and although I’m not as heavy as you I haven’t broken any yet. They do make service kit that includes springs and a re-bush kit
I will look into a kit for you as you are the best OBT moderator in Victoria

TB

[GregMember]

sb_250y wrote:

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After fitting mine up & riding yesterday I’m not all for them. Day started ok with no real noticeable difference. As fatigue set in I found it took a lot more effort to stay in place.

They are grippier than standard WR pegs so I found moving around on them more difficult than normal.

I also wear Gaerne boots, so even with a big foot I find it easy to select gears etc

Mine will be removed soon,

I might try them with my Stegpegz although this contradicts the design

Hey sb I am a little confused which for me is easy :laugh: you said that they are gripper then the standard yet took more effort to stay in place?
Where I find my Gaerne boots stick to them like s*&t to a blanket and get better the more I am fatigued when going uphills and sitting to standing?
I know we are all different etc maybe I havent read it right :blink: :laugh:

TB

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micknmeld wrote:

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Well it appears that it was caused by my dodgy ring fitting technique, dang don’t I feel silly now. Oh well we live and learn. But there goes the suspension over haul for my XR for a while longer.

I think your being a tad hard on yourself maybe Mick.

TB

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Mr Blue wrote:

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Plus I have to disagree with TB, it’s my job He’s a Plant Mechanics Instructor, that’s what they were put on this earth to do with….

BC

I am not a plant mechanics instructor, wash your mouth out Bruce :laugh: . I am an engine technican now trainer now thank you

TB

[GregMember]

The break in the ring 180 degrees from the ring opening has been because when the ring was installed on the piston a weak point in the ring was created as the ring was stretched open to go over the piston. The weak point has given way after a short period the broken ends then get caught in the exhaust ports etc because there arent supposed to be ends there which is why the have locating pins.

Not anyone’s fault really, as you expand the ring to get it over the piston with your thumbs or circlip pilers you dont want the ends to scratch the pistons so maybe you over expand it. I see this in oil consumption complaints all the time broken rings 180 degrees from the opening and when failure analysis is completed it is always the cause because as you expand it, it expands in one point, get a ring old or new and do it and watch it. We have special ring expander’s at work now I will take a photo and show how they work the whole of the ring not just opposite the opening

Hope that helps Mick

TB

[GregMember]

So this has happened 180 degrees from the ring opening?

TB

[GregMember]

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Is that the pin is located?

TB

[GregMember]

Number 2 for me Mick

2 Get the Nikosil redone, supplied with Wisco piston and rebuild kit (2 week turn around) $592.40

Quickest turn around, he doesnt need it modified really, keeps it closest to as is (which was very reliable) and warranty and stuff is still local as in Australia. Price is more or less the same, no overseas freight to muck you around or exchange rates

Just what I would do though :blink:

The wisco needs be correctly warmed up though no half arsed she will be right waugh rd approach

TB

[GregMember]

Go the NX’s go the mighty Hondas same vintage as mine also.
Great find Tony thanks for sharing mate terrific

TB

[GregMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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I showed the piston to Rod at Mud and Tar and he said that there was some unusual wear marks on the piston for only 6 hrs, it was like that bore was worn out and the piston got real shiney in spots were it was hitting the bore.
If that makes sence. :huh:

That does make sense and ties in with Bull and what I said last night when you rang I reckon the bore is worn out as you said had never been touched and done heaps and heaps of hrs. Throwing rings in them regularly as the sacrificial wearing component maybe cheaper in the long run

With a worn bore there are a lot of things that could have all added up to cause this failure. Its hard to pin point it with one picture :laugh: so Rod and Bull will have to be the Johnny on the spot as such. Maybe Bull and you Mick could show the correct location and way to measure ring end cap in the cylinder as well?

I know what Bulls talking about Moto and where on the rings it occurs I was hoping he will go into more detail for those that don’t is all

Shame Mick

TB

[GregMember]

Top idea Menace he needs a fire up song of a morning to listen to in his i pod while driving to Parc Feme

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