2001 Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit S "check piston amp rings wear" Questions

...piston will be out, so check the bore for lip & wear/ovality---specialist tools and a manual will be handy----local library/google may help here.Chains can be measured/checked too---a manual may ...

...on the plugs check for a 'ridge' at the top of the cyl.wall,a better indicator of wear than just how good it looks.especially check condition of valve guides & seals,based on plug

...piston rings, valve guides, faulty spark plugs resulting in poor fuel burn ect, ect. Basically it's gasoline getting from the top of the engine, into the bottom of the engine, where the oil sump is. ...

...piston and ring wear. Remove the spark plugs and pour a tablespoon (5 cc) of clean engine oil or spray fogging oil into each cylinder. Be sure to switch off the fuel before you crank the engine or ...

...Check chain and sprockets for wear, replace if necessary. Use proper lubrication. There are modern o-ring chains that are cleaner than original. Make sure your chain is not chafing against the guard. ...

piston type check cap vents and passageways with air. Clean if necessary and re-lube. If you have rubber vacuum throttle diaphragms, inspect for dry-rot, defects, and tears by gently stretching rubber

piston type check cap vents and passageways with air. Clean if necessary and re-lube. If you have rubber vacuum throttle diaphragms, inspect for dry rot, defects, and tears by gently stretching rubber