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by Gert
Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: FZR 1000 exup Piston Rings
Replies: 5
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Had a close look at the top rings under magnifying glass and no visible marks. Looking at the cross section of the top ring in workshop manual it looks symmetrical so phoned Yamaha flintwicks and they said if no visible marks it does not matter which way round it goes so will have to go with that. T...
by Gert
Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: FZR 1000 exup Piston Rings
Replies: 5
Views: 2304

Hi thanks for that I will have to get magnifying glass out
Thanks Ian
by Gert
Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: FZR 1000 exup Piston Rings
Replies: 5
Views: 2304

FZR 1000 exup Piston Rings

Hi Guys I have a 1989 FZR1000 exup and I am overhauling the engine. I have got new piston rings from Yamaha, but when looking at the top and 2nd ring only the 2nd ring has a mark on it to tell me which way up it goes. Has anyone fitted new rings before and can they tell me which way up the top ring ...
by Gert
Sun Nov 30, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Oil cooler swap
Replies: 0
Views: 1142

Oil cooler swap

Hi guys I have an 91 RU exup bike with an 89 exup engine I am rebuilding, can anyone tell me if they have fitted the 91 oil cooler to the 89 engine and did away with the separate oil cooler, if so what would I have to do.
Gert