piston rings?

[81 clark racing]

hey i was just wondering if you guys could tell me how i no when my piston rings r going? and what does it take to fix it? also is there a certain amount of time the rings an piston last or is it how hard u ride it? thanxs

[SHADETREE101]

most replace often due to racing because they can't afford a failure. i have ran mine for two seasons before i re-ringed it with no problems. alot depends on what you are after. some run them till they start to burn oil.

[miller821]

Ya.. When you see blue smoke comin from your exhaust, you know your burning it and its time for new ones.

[exrider008]

Originally posted by SHADETREE101
some run them till they start to burn oil.

sounds like me:chinese: i need a rebuild and the way i knew is it was burning oil(blue smoke) and then i did a leek teast and it was 30% leakage. so if u think u want to know for sure just bring it to ur dealer and they can do a leak test.

[polakmike7]

if the rings are broken is there a ticking wen tryin to start?? if not wat is the cause of ticking??

[SHADETREE101]

could be valve adjustment, or you timing chain has stretched out and needs replaced.