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Old 11-02-2009, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokey74 View Post
The shoulder of the piston is very short, I believe they're going for less weight but sacrificing reliability. I don't see any good coming of it either. Values of new and used rr1ks have been severely impacted. I'm seeing used 06's & 07's selling for more than 08's. With good reason IMO..
yah. what good is it for anyone to have a bike t hat they are worried about the enging grenading or seizing because of a bad design flaw? and for what ? to save a few ounces? how much weight could 4 rings possibly save?id rather buy an 07 and hook it up knowing itll last me a few years .
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