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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: sgd37 on December 04, 2016, 10:09:05 PM

Title: Do I need new pistons?
Post by: sgd37 on December 04, 2016, 10:09:05 PM

Three of my pistons look like this.

http://imgur.com/FTx2iwd

http://imgur.com/aGZPg3L

http://imgur.com/F8NTeke

They have some concerning pitting but otherwise they're fine and have no damage. What could have caused this and do they need replacing?

Thanks

Title: Re: Do I need new pistons?
Post by: Bryanj on December 05, 2016, 08:01:54 AM

OK to use if no sieze marks, ring grooves ok and clearance in bore within spec, probably corrosion from not being used a lot

Title: Re: Do I need new pistons?
Post by: sgd37 on December 05, 2016, 05:03:56 PM

Thanks for the reply.

The rest of the piston seems to be in spec only some light scuffing and discoloration. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the pitting? skimming, sanding or polishing?

Cheers

Title: Re: Do I need new pistons?
Post by: neilg on December 05, 2016, 08:26:55 PM

I would leave it alone. It will soon be covered in carbon any way and any rubbing down might cause damage around the circumference edge.