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might need new rings? how hard?
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:22 pm
by CRF Outlaw
thinking i may need some new rings. its heard to start, less power than it used to, and smokes more than i think it should. if i were to check compression what is the normal range and what would be considered low enough that it should be rebuilt?
if i do need to replace the rings how hard is it? so far the only work i've ever done on a 4 stroke was rejetting the carb on this bike. other than that i've only worked on single cyl 2 strokes.
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:24 am
by Hondacrfrider
hmmm you might need a new piston and a valve ajustment too
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:46 am
by Aussiecrf230
If you have ever replaced a top end on a 2 stroke then it won't be much harder on a 230F.
Get the proper workshop manual and have a read then post any questions.
Surprised it needs it though - was the aircleaner neglected?
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:28 am
by CRF Outlaw
Aussiecrf230 wrote:
Surprised it needs it though - was the aircleaner neglected?
it is a 2006 that i got early 2010 and looked like the filter had never been cleaned or changed. i put a twin air in it and put the power up kit in. previous owner removed the baffle but didnt rejet at all.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:23 am
by Aussiecrf230
That combination of tardiness will result in ring wear.
Lets hope it was overheated because of a lean condition.
What pilot jet are you using.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:27 pm
by CRF Outlaw
not sure what size it is. it was the one that came with the power up jet kit sold on the crfs only store.