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Just bought it and found out now it needs a rebuild. Oil is blowing by the crank case I guess so it needs new piston rings. Anyone know how much this would cost and if its ok to drive the rest of the season?

Also you think its worth doing it?
It has 42000 K on it.

Much appreciated.

 

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Thanks for the replys. No smoke whatsoever that i have noticed at all. They only noticed because they went to clean the carbs and found some oil in there. I have not even noticed it burning oil. I will have to check. I will have to ask how much oil they found. Tranny is fine as well as far as i know. I am not a mechanic by any means though.

I paid 4200 which ois prob to much. I assume driving it as is wont hurt it any more?

 

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Perfect...
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I wont worry that much about it, will just carry some oil with me.

Thanks all

 

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One last thing...
I dont have a manual for the bike. Anyone know what oil goes in a 97 GSXR 600?

 

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There's another thread under maintenance called: "My Friend Earl" you might want to read. Lots of info in there on oil choices.

Also, I was suprised no one suggested a simple compression test on the cylinders. It will tell you if there are issues with rings, valves, etc.

Yes actually my bud is bringing home his kit from work to do that up this weekend. Hope all goes well with it.

Thanks all