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    Compression?

    On my final session of my last track day I felt the power at the top end significantly decrease.
    I thought it was rebuild time.

    (would be my first time)

    145 psi compression
    Lean plugs

    Bone stock 2000 rs250.

    So.... Any thing I should be concerned about? Is 145 acceptable?
    -Just

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    Honest always, feared often Micah / AF1 Racing's Avatar
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    145psi is very healthy. Stock fresh buds are usually around 134-137 on my tester. You only mention one cylinder, did you test both?
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    apriliaforum prov-nov slk23022's Avatar
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    Both....
    Hmm.... Any symptoms of a rebuild? I'm on 4000 mi (all track days) and still no rebuild... Im growing cautious.
    -Just

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    Honest always, feared often Micah / AF1 Racing's Avatar
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    Do a top end. New wristpin bearings, pistons and rings. Yours is ok now but with that mileage the pistons are tired and so are the rings. Peace of mind is priceless.
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    Micah Shoemaker
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