all 686 owners how reliable have your bikes turned out to be
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08-05-2003, 07:33 PM
all 686 owners how reliable have your bikes turned out to be
Going to the 686 has not change my reliability. I have broke numerous parts but most was from doing R@D. I had one set of rings for 1 1/2 years and they were still good when i replaced them. The piston was doing great. The landings in the piston were not showing any wear, the rod has held up great so far. A little slight galling on the lower left side where the pin goes thru. (99 percent that i have seen have the same thing). The aftermarket cams hold up fine. The rocker arms are showing a little wear after 2 years. (the stock motor would show the same)
If you maintain your 102 mm bore it should wear as well as the stocker. My 686 will out last some stockers the way some guys maintain them.
Change the oil often, adjust the valves and warm it up proper and it will last a long time.
If you maintain your 102 mm bore it should wear as well as the stocker. My 686 will out last some stockers the way some guys maintain them.
Change the oil often, adjust the valves and warm it up proper and it will last a long time.
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