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anyone rebuilt an engine??

Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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hello all and thanks for all your help throughout my moto career. But this next ones a leap.

I found out my piston rings are done and i need to get this fixed before the summer comes. I have some experience with v8 engine internals but don't know much about bikes. the tolerances of a v8 are rediculously low and will run no matter what but i imagine a sport bike to be alot harder since its capable of very high revs, has high compression and alot of power for its size.

anyways i was wondering if there are alot of special tools required to rebuild the f2 engine. such as ring compressors, etc etc. if anyones rebuilt a bike before i would really apreciate your input. thanks
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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ask thirdgen on that, he completely rebuilt his f4i when his case got cracked.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Torque wrench, plastigauge, clutch holder, ring compressor, feeler gauges and basic metric socket set... Possibly snap ring pliers, can't remember.
 

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Don't forget assembly lube and loc-tite
 
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