Kz 1000 police piston rings

TexasKZ wrote: Take it to a machine shop. This requires very accurate measurements at several points in the bore. The only way to know if over sized parts are needed is to make the measurements.

TexasKZ wrote: It is probably OK to ride, but keep a close eye on oil consumption. Yes, you can pull the head and cylinders with the engine in place.

hardrockminer wrote: If the cylinders only need to be honed you can stick with standard rings.

I don't know what compression you would see on a new engine (check your book) but you should be close to that number when you do the rings, unless you also have valve issues.

Normally when you pull the cylinders you would check out everything else you can check. Valve guides, seals and seats for starters. If you're doing the work yourself you will need a set of top end gaskets. I would buy OEM to ensure quality.

Be sure to take plenty of photos as you dismantle things. And buy a box of baggies to put parts into so you don't lose anything. I usually label the baggies as well.

TexasKZ wrote: You can also use the standard KZ factory service manual for most things. You can downlaod the 1981-83 manual from this site. It would be a good idea to chase down a copy of the police supplement for your year. The Clymer is better than no manual, but the factory manual and supplement are more specific, and usually more detailed.