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Ring compressor

#1 PostAuthor: King of Kings » Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:18 pm

Hey guys, what’s the current weapon of choice for holding rings together while lowering barrel into place, or is it best to use Kawasaki OE tool?
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Re: Ring compressor

#2 PostAuthor: walshyco » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:24 pm

These work well.
https://www.bikerstoolbox.co.uk/acatalo ... stons.html
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Re: Ring compressor

#3 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:23 am

3" drain pipe and cable ties are a cheap alternative
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Re: Ring compressor

#4 PostAuthor: chrisu » Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:45 am

ZedHead wrote:3" drain pipe and cable ties are a cheap alternative


which is what i use - together with the home made piston holding brackets to keep the pistons level.
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